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Contents

Grow Your Mind

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Puzzles and Tests: Section 1: Word Power

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Word Power Puzzles: Quick Fire, More Challenging, Difficult Word Power Tests

Section 2: Thinking Numerically

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Thinking Numerically Puzzles: Quick Fire, More Challenging, Difficult Thinking Numerically Tests

Section 3: Visual

122

Visual Puzzles: Quick Fire, More Challenging, Difficult Visual Tests

Section 4: Memory

226

Memory Puzzles: Quick Fire, More Challenging, Difficult Memory Tests

Section 5: Personality

250

Self-confidence Attitude

Section 6: Advanced Logic

266

Light Switch Tests Progressive Matrix Tests

Assessment

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Grow Your Mind Gymnasts are able to improve their performance, and increase their chances of success, at whatever level they are competing, by means of punishing training schedules and refinement of technique. In the same way cerebral gymnastics, provided by puzzles and tests, give you the opportunity to maximize your brain potential. The human brain is the most vital organ in the human body and our most valuable asset. It gives rise to our perceptions and memory, and it shapes our speech, skills, thoughts and feelings - yet it is perhaps the part of the body which we tend to neglect the most. Despite the enormous capacity of the human brain, on average we use only three per cent of our potential brainpower. This is the amount of information available to us consciously and the rest is locked within our subconscious mind. The belief that the brain we were born with can 't be improved is widely held but erroneous. Brainpower can be considerably increased, just as brain potential can be utilized to a much greater degree. What you need in order to achieve these goals is a specially formulated programme of puzzles and tests and some expert guidance: all of which you will find in this book. In addition to providing cerebral workouts in a fun and entertaining way, it enables you to explore different types of intelligence. These are verbal, numerical, visual, memory and personality (Emotional Quotient or EQ). In the first four sections, the puzzles get progressively harder and are divided into three levels: Quick Fire, More Challenging, and Difficult. A performance rating is provided for a number of tests, enabling you to identify your strengths and weaknesses. In the final section, a total performance rating will allow you to discover your overall Brain Power (Brain Quotient or BQ), and an overall analysis of the results of the tests will provide invaluable feedback. The brain is the most vital organ we possess. If we learn to get it in shape and keep it that way, it will enable us to tackle the real problems of life with renewed vigour and confidence.

Section 1 Part 1

Puzzles People delight in playing w~h words - pulling words apart, reconstructing them in different guises, arranging them in dever patlems and finding hidden meanings within them.

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Word puzzles have been used for recreational purposes for several hundreds of years; however, it was an event which occurred in the USA on 21 December 1913 that really led to an upsurge in the popularity of word puzzles, and of puzzles in general. It was on this day thatlhe New York World newspaper introduced a new innovation, a diamond shaped word-cross puzzle, invented by Liverpoolborn ArlhurWynne.

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, That puzzle, of which the exact design of grid is reproduced as Puzzle No 80 on page 21, had the word FUN already inserted al2 Across, and no other word in the English language could be more appropriate.

Wynne's idea which, of course, was the forerunner of the modern crossword puzzle caught on immediately and the passion for crosswords swept America, with the Baltimore and Ohio railroads supplying all main-line trains with dictionaries for its addicts.

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Eventually tI1e idea reacl1ed Britain when the first British crossword, by C W Shepard, appeared in the Sunday Express, and the puzzle could be said to have finally arrived when The Times began ~s own up-market version in 1930. The first book of crosswords was published by the American publisher, Simon and Sct1usler, in 1924. The popularity of crossword puzzles inevitably led to the creation of many spin-off puzzles and different types of word games, and there is 00 doubt that puzzles of this nature increase the vocabulary and word power of those who attempt lt1em on a regular basis.

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This section includes a ....aried selection of 185 newly-compiled word puzzles, eacl1 presenting its own challenge and with diffICulty levels ranging from Quick Fire to Difficult. Playing with words is a universal activity. Word puzzles are probably the most popular ar.d widely published of all puzzles. We all have to ur.derstand and speak the language to communicate, and the challenge of solving a word puzzle is one which many people fir.d irresistible.

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Quick Fire

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Place a word in the brackets that has the same meaning as the deftn~ions above and below the brackets.

Change one letter only in each of the words below to produce a familiar phrase. THIS BED MINE

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Find the starting point and track along the connecting lines visiting each circle once to spell out a 10-letter word.

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Find a pair of anagrams from the list of words below. ELATEDLY ESCRIBED

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The termination of which nationality occurs with the eradication of one letter?

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Change one letter only in each of the words below to produce a familiar phrase. WISE LOU MERE HIRE

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What word can be placed in the brackets so that it forms another word or phrase when tacked onto the end of the first word, and another word or phrase when placed in front of the second word? DREAM (

Start at one of the four corner letters and spiral clockwise around the perimeter, finishing at the central letter to spell out a nineletter word. You must provide the missing letters.

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Which is the odd one out?

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Which four groups of letters can be joined together to form two words that have opposite meanings? ANT

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What word can be placed in the brackets so that it forms another word or phrase when tacked onto the end of the first word, and another word or phrase when placed in front of the second word? CROSS (

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Quick Fire

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A totally wollderful phrase has been sliced up into six three-letter groups which are then arranged in random order. What is the phrase?

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Change one letter only in each of the words below to produce a familiar phrase. BLOT NOT ANY GOLD

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Solve the cryptic clues below. Each clue leads to a one-word answer.

16.

If 1 GTDA = one good turn deserves another, what does 2 STES equal?

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Which two words are the closest in meaning?

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Olympic event to deliberate over, we hear (6)

in. Biblical character FEASIBLE, FLIMSY, POSSIBLE, ABUNDANT, COMPREHENSIVE, EXTRAVAGANT

arranges hard cash (8)

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Royal excavation unearths white fur (6) Start off with a prank but then get the point, it's all rather flowery (8) Graceful mover disturbed one plate (8)

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FIT TO TART is an anagram of which familiar phrase? Clue: An equivalent return

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Which two words are the most opposite in meaning? ABOLISH, NUMB, SAFE, SENSITIVE, WHOLESOME, SHARP

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The same four-letter word when inserted in front of the words listed will produce six well-kr.own phrases. What is the word?

21.

LATE VAT ROBINIA IN CASIO AIR TREE LOCO MOB

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Which of tI1e following is rIOt an anagram of a capital city?

BELIEVE HASTE CLEAR

OVER SENSE

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If 1 GTDA = one good turn deserves another, what does 2 HABTO equal?

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Now that you are getting 'warmed up' try the following quick·fire crossword:

Which two words are the closest in meaning? CONVINCED, SALUBRIOUS, CHEERFUL, HEALTHY, DEVOUT, DISPARAGING

Across 1 Divide into two (6) 6 Seep (4) 7 Skiing event (6) 9 Mysterious (9) 11 Attempting (6) 12 Cook in an oven (4) 13 Conventional (6) Dow" 2 Away from the sea (6) 3 Educate (9) 4 Mark Twain character (3,6) 5 Allow (3) 8 Capital of Austria (6) 10 Japanese sash (3)

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DID TRUCE is an anagram of two 'this' and 'that' words: CUT DRIED (cut and dried).

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WORLD ERA is an anagram of which two other 'this' and 'that' words?

Which four groups of letters can be joined together to produce two words that have similar meanings? HOR IRE DES

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The clue 'evil spirited sailor'leads to which pair of rhyming words?

27.

What word can be placed in front of date, kind and power to create three new words?

29.

Solve the anagram in brackets to correctly complete the quotation by Ludwig Erhard.

28.

"A (cop's memoir) is the art of dividing a cake in such a way that everyone believes he has the biggest piece:

30.

Start at one of the four corner letters and spiral clockwise around the perimeter, finishing at the central letter to spell out a nineletter word. You must provide the missing letters.

31.

The clue 'demented hysteria' leads to which pair of rhyming words?

32.

If 9 L of a C = 9 lives of a cat, what does 4 M with TO equal?

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Use every letter of the phrase CHEAPLY REAP PERCH once each only to spell out three types of fru~.

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What word can be placed in the brackets so that it forms another word or phrase when tacked onto the end of the first word, and another word or phrase when placed in front of the second word? HAPPY (

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ARDENT, RESOLUTE, OPEN, DOUBTFUL,RESONAN~

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Which two words are the closest in meaning?

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INSINUATE, INVEIGLE, IMPUTE, INTRIGUE, IMPROVISE, IMBRICATE

38.

Which two words are the most opposite in meaning?

In order to explore other possible alternatives I am ensuring that the various choices which belong to me remain al my disposal. What am I doing?

Solve the anagram in brackets to correctly complete the quotation by Robert Frost. "A liberal is a man too (dim and bored) to take his own side in a quarrel."

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Which four groups of letters can be joined together to produce two words that have opposite meanings? TAP ASE END PAT

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Filld a pair of anagrams from the list of words below. LEGATION TIRESOME ANTIPOLE RELATION MESO LITE SEROTINE LOCATION ORIENTAL ELATERIN

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Which well-known phrase rhymes with the words GUN AND FLAMES (as in FIGHT AND PLAY I NIGHT AND DAY)?

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Quick Fire

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Solve the four anagrams below. All the answers are just one word and the numberof letters in each word increases by one each time.

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i. wet rep H. tame illig in. can pause iv. irK and how

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Western Video is produced by which entertainer?

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Find a pair of anagrams from the list of words below.

Whal word can be placed in the brackets so thaI n forms another word or phrase when tacked onto the end of the first word, and another word or phrase when placed in front of the second word?

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EARTH is to HEART as PEARS is to: SPARE, PARSE, SPEAR,

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I am held in high esteem by a particular person due to my fealured posnion in their desirable works of fiction. Where am I?

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DERELICT ARTICLED IDOLATRY DIRECTLY LECTERNS ORDINATE ADROITLY LEATRICE CERELITY

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What word can be placed in the brackets so thaI it forms another word or phrase when tacked onto the end of the first word, and another word or phrase when placed in front of the second word?

REAPS, ASPER, PARES

HINGE LURID DAIRY What word below is missing from the above list, and where should it be placed? FINAL, PARTY, GRAND, ENROL,

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Quick Fire

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Finally, to complete this section, another quick·fire crossword: Across 1 Changeable (8) 5 Circuit (3) 6 Drink made from apples (5) 7 Afresh (4) 9 Barrier (4) 13 Brush (5) 14 Pole for rowing (3) 15 Retriever dog (8)

Dow" 1 Holiday home (5) 2 Indian currency unit (5) 3 Curved structure (4) 4 Build (5) 8 Support for a handrail (5) 10 Audibly (5) 11 Mistake (5) 12 Spiked wheel on a boot (4)

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If presented with the words MAR, AM and FAR and asked to find tI1e shortest word in the English language from which all these three words can be produced you may be expected to come up with the word FARM.

Now here is a further list of words:

SOLITARY

POETRY

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What is tI1e shortest word in the English language from which these three words can be produced?

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More Challenging

52.

RESULT CUBED is an anagram of which two words that are oppos~e in meaning?

54.

Each 3x3 block contains the letters of a nine-letter word. Find the two words that are antonyms.

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In each circle, find the starting point and spell out an eight-letter word, one rotating clockwise round the top circle, and the other rotating anticlockwise around the bottom circle. You must provide the missing letters. The two words you are seeking are antonyms.

U E F S N 0 R I A R M -+-+--t E L A B D I

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Insert the name of a type of vehicle onto the bottom row so that seven three-letter words are produced reading down each column.

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Select two words that are synonyms, plus an antonym of these two synonyms, from the list of words below.

CENSURE CONCENTRATE CONDEMN EXPEDITE CONDONE MOLLIFY REMIT

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More Challenging

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What is the longest word in the English language that can be produced from the 10 letters below? No letter may be used more than once. M A

F U

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RAT CLAPPER is an anagram of which two other 'this' and 'that' words?

R P L E G T

59.

If meat in a river (3 in 6) is T(HAM)ES, find a circle in an outer boundary (4 in 6).

61.

Insert the name of a sport onto the bottom rem so that eight three-letter words are produced reading down each column.

RSWS T B N P I EAU A0 I A

DID TRUCE is an anagram of two 'this' and 'that' words: CUT DRIED (cut and dried).

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If9 Lof a C = 91ivesofa cat, what does 16 P on a C B equal?

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Find the starting point and spell out two words that are antonyms reading clockwise. Each word starts in a different circle and all letters in a word are consecutive.

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What word can be placed in the brackets so that it forms another word or phrase when tacked onto the end of the first word, and another word or phrase when placed in front of the second word? WIND

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64.

If meat in a river (3 in 6) is T(HAM)ES, find a swine in a closet (4 in 8).

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Find the starting point and spell out a two-word phrase (8,6) working from circle to circle along the connecting lines.

65.

If presented with the words MAR, AM and FAR and asked to find the shortest word in the English language from which all these three words can be produced you may be expected to come up w~h the word FARM. Now here is a further list of words: VULGAR FOULER BORING

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What is the shortest word in the English language from which these three words can be produced?

67.

Each 3x3 block contains the letters of a nine-letter word. Find the two words that are synonyms.

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PLAINER SUITS is an anagram of which two words that are oppos~e in meaning?

69.

Which well-known phrase rhymes with the words VAST AND LUXURIOUS (as in FIGHT AND PLAY I NIGHT AND DAY)?

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PASTA is to TPASA as ALERT is to: RATEL, ALTER, LATER, ARTEL, TALER

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More Challenging 71.

The clue 'summerhouse manservant' leads to which pair of rhyming words?

73.

Mysterious and beautiful, the Phoenix was in early artistic representations with a plumage of fIVe colours. One word has been removed from the passage above. Select that word from the choice below and reinstate it into its correct place in the pa ssage. A resembled C signified E depicted

B sacred o strangely F never

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Find the starting point and spell out a 14-letter word working from circle to circle along the connecting lines.

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What word can be placed in front of able, king and lance to create three new words?

75.

If 9 L of a C = 9 lives of a cat, what does 2 WDM a R equal?

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What wordlletter combination is missing?

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Only one group of fIVe letters below can be rearranged to spell out a fwe-Ietter word in the English language. Identify the word. BYOPL ENTHO GUIBL

TNLAK PALNI RAPOM

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More Challenging 78.

Find the starting point and spell out a two-word phrase (8,8) working from cirde to cirde along the connecting lines.

Clue: Plasticine amen~ies.

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Four eight-letter words all on the theme of nautical terms have been jumbled. Solve the four anagrams and enter the answers next to each anagram, reading from left to right or top to bottom.

Next transferthe letters in the yellow squares to the keyword box below to find a fifth eight-letter word on the same theme.

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More Challenging 80.

Word cross Puzzle Across 2 Unitof electrical current (3) 4 Cryofa sheep (5) 6 Wind or turn (7) 8 Legumir.ous vegetables (4) 9 Slender (4) 11 Bellow (4) 12 Mass of baked bread (4) 14 Muddle (4) 15 Layer (4) 16 Dispute (4) 18 Daydream (4) 19 Tie (4) 21 Type of freshwater fish (4) 22 Issuing or ftowing forth (7) 24 Sheet of metal (5) 25 Prevarication (3)

Dow" 1 Presage (4) 2 Unfortunately (4) 3 Stuffs, witl1 soft material for example (4) 4 Ursine creature (4) 5 Relate (4) 6 Starldard of dimension (7) 7 Vigorous reprimand when read (4,3) 8 Modelled (5)

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Cereal grass (5) Umpire (abbr) (3) Charge (3) Moist (4) Narrow road (4) Vertical smooth rock face (4) 21 Type of fruit(4) 23 Fastener (4)

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81.

Solve the anagram in brackets to correctly complete the quotation by Christopher Morley.

82.

"Life is a foreign language, all men (numeric snoop) it:

83.

Using all nine letters of the word ANTEATERS once each only find three words thaI when placed in the grid will form a magic word square in which the same three words can be read both across and down.

Select two words thaI are synonyms, plus an antonym of these two synonyms, from the list of words below.

SPARSE MATURE HEAVY MELLOW UNRIPE SENTIMENTAL TANGIBLE

84.

The 20th cenlury has seen an increasing degree of stale inlervention to promole benefrts. One word has been removed from the passage above. Select thaI word from the choice below and reinslale it into its correct place in the passage.

Next find a further solution by aRering the pos~ion of the leiters in the grid to produce three different words which also produce a magic word square using the same nine leiters.

A capitalist C monopoly E money

85.

B social o male F1~

If presenled with the words MAR, AM and FAR and asked 10 find the shortesl word in the English language from which all these three words can be produced you may be expected to come up w~h the word FARM. Now here is a further list of words: MAESTRO PRIME CHAOS What is the shortest word in the English language from which these three words can be produced?

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More Challenging 86.

The answers to the dues are all five-letter words whicl1, when placed correctly into the grid, will form a magic word square where the same five words can be read both horizontally and vertically. The clues are in 1'"10 particular order: make amends expression of greeting gastropod mollusc strict monarchical

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Across 1 Tool for lifting (5) 6 Sex appeal (coli) (5) 7 Ring of bells (5) 8 Not restrained (5) 9 Native American race (5) 12 Maverick (5) 13 Italian seaport (5) 14 Give way (5)

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Body of water (4) Place to survey (9) Axial motion (4) Not able to be shifted (9) Item of footwear (4) Sound made by breathing audibly (4) Electromagnetic radiation (1-3) Cheerful (4)

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INSERTED MANURE is an anagram of which two words that mean the same?

90.

RAGE SACK GASH AREA

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R E I 0 R R R

What single letter can be added to each of the above words to form four new words without altering the order of the letters?

91.

Select two words that are synonyms, plus an antonym of these two synonyms, from the list of words below. AVOW IMPERMEABLE REPLETE EMPTY CONTRITE OBSCURE SATIATED

Find the starting point and worK from letter to adjacent letter horizontally and vertically to spell out a 12-letter word. You must provide the missing letters.

T A E

92.

Place the remaining letters into the grid to produce three related words with the aid of the clue: In the eye of the beholder.

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VANISHED FORT is an anagram of which familiar phrase (4,4,4)? Clue: At a tremendous rate

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The 10-letterword ANTHRACITE is an anagram of which two five-letter words that are similar in meaning?

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95.

What do all tI1ese words have in common?

MOTION ASTRONOMICALLY INDICATE REASONABLE EVOLUTION LEANER

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Using every letter of tI1e phrase HATE A CHEESY CHEAT once eacl1 fir.d four words that when placed in tI1e grid will form a magic word square in which tI1e same four words can be read both across and down.

A phrase has had its initial letters and word spaces removed. What is the phrase? NULLRY

98.

FFTB are the initial letters of tI1e phrase fortune favours the brave. What phrase has tI1e initial letters UWSDWF?

99.

Four eight-letter words all terms used in mathematics have been jumbled. Solve the four anagrams and enter the answers next to each anagram, readir.g from left to right or top to bottom. Next transfer the letters in the yellow squares to the keyword box below to find a fifth word (of nine letters) on tI1e same theme.

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More Challenging 100.

Place the remaining letters into the grid to produce two related words with the aid of the clue: Professional refurbisher.

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Use the letters in each quarter to 102. create four words with the addition of the letters END, ie all four words end in E-N-D.

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Across 1 Wanderer (5) 6 Loosen (5) 7 Titled peer (5) 8 Type of glazed earthenware (5) 9 French impressionist painter, Claude (5) 12 Employment (5) 13 South African grassland (5) 14 Overturn (5) Down 1 Skating arena (4) 2 Spiritedly (9) 3 Regretted (4) 4 Impasse (9) 5 Sash (4) 9 Displace (4) 10 Ballet skirt (4) 11 Tear violently (4)

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Solve the cryptogram below in which each letter of the alphabet has been substituted by another.

104.

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The answers to the clues are all fwe-Ietter words which, when placed correctly into the grid, will form a magic word square where the same fwe words can be read both horizontally and vertically. The clues are in no particular order:

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Find the starting point and work from letter to adjacent letter horizontally and vertically to spell out a 12-letter word. You must provide the missing letter.

106.

Cardinal compass point Bright attractive girl (slang) Colourless highly flammable liquid Approximately Terpsichorean movement

The thesis of determinism is regarded as a methodological principle or rule of thumb, rather than a true or false statement. One word has been removed from the passage above. Select that word from the choice below and reinstate it into ~s correct place in the passage. A freely B scientifically C theory o choice E predictable F often

107.

Use each letter of MONKEY ORATOR WEPT once each only to spell out three cities which in the 20th century all hosted the Summer Olympic Games.

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More Challenging 108.

What is the longest word that can be produced from the ten letters below? No letter may be used more than once.

109.

TMEGCIYNWA

110.

HATE WALLY is an anagram of which phrase (3,3,3)7 Clue: Right to the end

Only one group of six letters below can be rearranged to spell out a six-letter word in the English language. Identify the word. BEIHGC HAONDE AITHLM

111.

MIRPLA FINBAK JEROPD

In order not to be overly curious or inquisitive I am attending to none other than the personal acti.,,~y belonging to me. What am I doing?

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A phrase has had its initial letters and word spaces removed. What is the phrase?

115.

SCORE TRUE CROONER is an anagram of which two words tI1at are opposite in meaning?

PNRMS

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Identify the Seven Sins with tI1e aid of tI1e dues. Each answer has the word SIN embedded in it in the positions shown.

SIN •••••• ·SIN· .. ..SiN .. '"SIN''' ....SiN·· •....SIN· ......SiN

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quality of being open and truthful form of mica destroy micro organisms by cleansing with humour fortunes to be counted encouraging the US Badger State

Across 1 Treadle (5) 6 Reproductive structure (5) 7 South American animal (5) 8 Loud (5) 9 Caooe (5) 12 Small, water·sulTour.ded area of land (5) 13 Create a work of art (5) 14 Terrestrial planet (5)

Dow" 1 2 3 4 5 9 10 11

Inner surface of the har.d (4) Envy or lust, for example (6,3) Ler.d (4) Mountain railway (9) Refuse to accept (4) Retained (4) Type of hawk (4) Skin infection (4)

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What is the longest word that can be produced from the ten letters below? No letter may be used more than once.

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A phrase which may lead to a pleasant vocation has been sliced up into seven three-letter b~s which are then arranged in random order. What is the phrase?

NIDHLOPACT RKI

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Complete the six words below in such a way that the last two letters of the first word are the same as the first two letters of the second word, and so on. To complete the cycle, the last two letters of the sixth word are the same as the first two letters of the first word.

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any of various willows the twigs of which are used in basketry approaches closely delete citrus fruit obsessional enthusiasm

124.

Which word below is in the wrong column? WAY FIVE CHAIR NOON TAIL

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heat, infrared, through, form, travels, radiant, travel, sun, radiation, space, vacuum.

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Which of the following is not an anagram of a form of transportation?

SE: ASCA

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Insert the letters provided into their respective segments so that two related eight-letter words can be read, one going one way round the outer cirde and the other going the oppos~e way round the inner circle.

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CART SPLIT LINE AGE MINIMUM PROFIT STONE Which word above right shares a common feature with the words above left?

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escape, remaining, effect.

133.

Insert a pair of letters inlo each set of

134.

If meal in a river (3 in 6) is T(HAM)ES, find a swine in a wood (3 in 8).

135.

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What is the Iollgest word that can be produced from the nine letters below? No letter may be used more than once in the same word.

LI ( __ )RE

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REVODNE?

137.

What do all the following words have in common?

What letter is missing?

COW DOE ARK CANE RAKE INCH SNIP SIFT

138.

If 9 L of a C = 9 lives of a cat, what does 2 L in the HB equal?

139. 140.

TEN HERO

Whal do the following all have in common? Elastic bands Deutschemarks The Red Cross Punctuation mar1<.s The garden of Eden The Ballets Russes That Monday morning feeling Sponge cakes

CAVE HEAP ONCE OPAL SEND EAST OVER NEXT ? Which tile should replace the question mariO

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Which two words are the odd ones out?

HEARD EXPATRIATE DEMUR DRAIN ABORIGINAL IRATE PLAGIARIST ALIGN KETTLEDRUM LOGGERHEAD

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In each of the following groups of three words your task is to find two of the three that can be paired to form an anagram of another word, which is a synonym of the word remaining. For example, LEG - MEEK - NET. The words LEG and NET are an anagram of GENTLE, which is a synonym of the remaining word MEEK.

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LANE - MALE - MUSIC BALD - ROAR - LEFT IN - SIGN - DIATONIC BOUNCER - BULGE - TAPER VIOLENT - GREEN - MANNER EXTRA - TENSE - PLUMP LOST - SIDE - CLAMP MOLE - GRAIN - CLUE ATTAIN - SCORN - DEAL SON - TERM - EXPIRES

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Find the starting point and spell out two words that are synonyms reading clockwise. Each word starts in a different circle and all letters in a word are consecutive.

Antipholus

Telamonius

Florentius

Vaudemont

Placentio

Philarmonus

Complete the six words below in such a way that the last two letters of the first word are the same as the first two letters of the second word, and so on. To complete the cycle, the last two letters of the sixth word are the same as the first two letters of the first word.

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Alphabet Crossword Complete the crossword with good English words by inserting each of the 26 letters of the alphabet once only into the empty squares.

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The twelve words below have been removed from the above passage. Restore them to their correct position.

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Insert the names of two types of food onto the top and bottom rows so that eight four-letter words are produced reading down each column.

0 WA R E N0 C 0 A 5 A A C V E

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Insert a pair of letters into each set of brackets so they form a word when tacked onto the letters on the left, and another word when placed in front of the letters on the right. The fwe pairs of letters, when read downward in pairs, must spell out a 10-letter word.

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Four 11-letterwords, all terms used in astronomy, have been jumbled. Solve the four anagrams and enter the answers next to each anagram, reading from left to right or top to bottom.

AT IN ON ON TO

TAN MEA

L

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What four letters come next?

KLOP

The same letter can be added to both sels of letters to produce a phrase meaning finery. What is the phrase?

TFAT

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Place the tiles into the correct position in the grid so that two related words appear reading 154. clockwise around the outer edge, and every two inner adjacent pairs of leiters spells out a two-leiter word.

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SECOND URBANE EIGHTH KIRSCH

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Insert the names of two seagoing vessels onto the top and bottom rows so that seven four-letter words are produced reading down each column.

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158.

CHANCIEST TORTURER is an anagram of which two words that are similar in meaning?

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What links the following words? ALIMONY INTERPLANETARY CONTRAPTION APPLICABLE

Four 11-letterwords, all weather terms, have been jumbled. Solve the four anagrams and enter the answers next to each anagram, reading from left to right or top to bottom. Next transfer the letters in the yellow squares to the keyword box below to find a frfth word (of nine letters) on the same theme.

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Insert the letters provided into their respective segments so that two related eight-letter words can be read, one going one way round the outer circle and the other going the opposite way round the inner circle. NE: LAIC

SW: SOAN

162.

If meat in a river (3 in 6) is T(HAM)ES, find a valiant man in a cigar (4 in 7).

163.

Using the letters of the phrase WEIRD, INDELICATE SUPER SAINT once each only find five words that when placed in the grid will form a magic word square in which the same fwe words can be read both across and down.

165.

Rod and Bob playa pivotal role in which household artefact?

166.

Which is the odd one out?

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Complete the ten words below in such a way that, reading across, the last two letters of the first word are the same as the first two letters of the second word, and so on. To complete the cycle, the last two letters of the tenth word are the same as the first two letters of the first word.

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Find the starting point and find a phrase (4,4,4,4) reading dockwise. Only aRernate letters have been provided.

Find the starting point and spell 168. out three words that are synonyms reading clockwise. Each word starts in a different circle and all letters in a word are consecutive.

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Find the starting point and work from letter to letter along the connecting lines across and around the circumference to spell out a three-word geographical area with the aid of the clue provided. Beware of one double letter (which is visited just once). Clue: The place to keep a royal hale and hearty?

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Four 11·leUerwords, all on tI1e subject of buildings ar.d arcl1itecture, have been jumbled. Solve the four anagrams ar.d enter the answers next to eacl1 anagram, reading from left to right or top to bottom. Next transferthe letters in

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If 9 L of a C is Nine Lives of a Cat, what is represented by 60 D in EA of an ET?

173.

INSPIRED

= INDIGNATION SPRYNESS = EAVESDROP EXECUTIVE = ABBREVIATE NAUSEATE = ?

172.

In order to continue progressing actively I am causing tI1e liquid in a metallic household vessel to remain in a stale of ebullition. What am I doing?

174.

PLANET SPIGOT PULSAR TENDRIL ?

What word should replace the question mark?

What comes next?

PROTECT FUNCTION EMBELLISH CHARGE

CROCUS BEGONIA LILY DAHLIA CYCLAMEN

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What is the longest word that can be spelled out by moving from letter to adjacent leller, horizontally, vertically and diagonally, using no letter more than once?

C K A P F W N G B L 0 U E Y V Q I D S H R J T X M

179.

176.

The clue 'past enigma' leads to what pair of rhyming words?

177.

CROSS BLOSSOM RIBBON FINGERS ?

What comes next?

SUN MOON COMET ASTEROID PLUTO

178.

The word STAGNATION is an anagram of which other 10-letter word?

Place the tiles into the correct pos~ion in the grid so thaI two related words appear reading clockwise around the outer edge, and every two inner adjacent pairs of letters spells out a two-leiter word.

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Place a pairof letters in each set of brackets so that they form a word when tacked onto the two letters on the left, and another word when placed in front of 100 two letters on the right. The fIVe pairs of letters, when read downwards in pairs must spell out a 10-letler word.

SA( __ )LT BI( __ )HY

FO( __ )GE SL( __ )ET MA( __ )SS

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The 12 words below have been removed from the above passage. Place the words into their correct position in the passage. Moon, Earth's, optical, bigger, high, refraction, natural, sky, atmosphere, illusion, horizon, light

182.

Solve the anagrams below. All are one-word answers and the number of letters in each word increases by one each time. PERMIT SIGN VIOLENT SQUIRT

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Solve the multi-word anagrams in brackets to complete the quotation by Desmond Morris. The

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ENSUE ENTER ESTOP

EXERT EXTRA

185.

FLUTE FRESH HORSE HOTEL

HYENA INERT ISSUE KNOWN LOSER MACAW GUSEL PICKY

PSALM REBUS REEVE ROTOR SABLE

SCRUB SEINE SNEER SWEEP TABLE UNITE XENON

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Season.

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Thin red line.

3.

Finnish

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Ornamental.

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Describe alld escribed.

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Wish you were here.

7.

World.

8.

Municipal.

9.

Past: the rest are all anagrams.

10.

Cny: each letter has the same sound as the letters CIT Y in turn.

11.

Candid and subtle.

12.

Current.

13.

Absolutely fabulous.

14.

Blow hot aile:! cold.

15.

i. Tanzania, Ii. Discus, iii. Shadrach, iv. Ermine, v. Larkspur, vi. Antelope.

16.

Two sides to every story.

17.

Feasible alld possible.

18.

Tit for tat

19.

Numb and sensitive.

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Make.

21.

AIR TREE = Ernrea (a country). The capital cities are Valetta (LATE VAT), Nairobi (ROBINIA), Nicosia (IN CASIOj and Colombo (LOCO MOB).

22.

Salubrious and healthy.

23.

Two heads are better than one.

24.

Across: 1 Bisect, 6 Ooze, 7 Slalom, 9 Enigmatic, 11 Trying, 12 Bake, 13 Normal. Down: 2 Inland, 3 Enlighten, 4 Tom Sawyer, 5 Let, 8 Vienna, 10 Obi.

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Wrner and author.

27.

Man.

28.

Demon seaman.

29.

Compromise.

30.

Secondary.

31.

Manic panic.

32.

4 months with 30 days.

33.

Apple, cherry and peach.

34.

Medium.

35.

Resolute and doubtful.

36.

Insinuate and impute.

37.

Broad-minded.

38.

Keeping

39.

Please and offend.

40.

Relation and oriental.

41.

Fun and games.

42.

i. Pewter, ii. Magenta, iii. Saucepan, iv. Handiwork.

43.

Paint.

44.

Stevie Wonder (8Ilagram: Western Video).

45.

Spear. the 5 moves from last to first as with the letter H in earthfheart

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Idolatry and Adroitly.

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In someone's good books.

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ENROL: each word commences with the last letter of the previous word. ENROL is missing from the list and should be placed between HINGE and LURID.

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Chain.

SO.

Across: 1 Variable, 5 Lap, 6 Cider, 7 Anew, 9 Gale, 13 Sweep, 14 Oar, 15 Labrador. Down: 1 Villa, 2 Rupee, 3 Arch, 4 Erect, 8 Newel, 10 Aloud, 11 Error, 12 Spur.

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Par.

75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80.

Two wrongs don't make a right. PALNI = plain (or lapin). N2. The letters rearranged in numerical order as shown spell out Enigmatic. Creature Comforts. Bulkhead, doldrums, Ilavigate and marnime. Key anagram: Halliard. Across: 2 Amp, 4 Bleat, 6 Meander, 8 Peas, 9 Slim, 11 Roar, 12 Loaf, 14 Mess, 15 Tier, 16 Feud, 18 Laze, 19 Draw, 21 Dace, 22 Emallant, 24 Plate, 25 Lie. Down: 1 Omen, 2 Alas, 3 Pads, 4 Bear, 5 Tell, 6 Measure, 7 Riot act, 8 Posed, 10 Maize, 11 Ref, 13 Fee, 17 Damp, 18 Lane, 20 Wall, 21 Date, 23 Nail. Mispronounce. Synonyms: Mature and mellow; Antonym: Unripe. Reading from the top, the words are: SAT, ARE, TEN and SET, ERA, TAN. B - social (between the words 'promote' and 'benefits'). Atmospheric. Reading from the top, the words are: HARSH, ATONE, ROYAL, SNAIL, HELLO.

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Personality. Crude and subtle. Remember and overlook. Nefarious and admirable. Tractor: pat, fur, spa, arc, mat, duo, bar. Synonyms: Censure and condemn; Antonym: Condone. Grateful. Part and parcel. F(RING)E. Sixteen pawns on a chess board. Baseball: rib, sea, was, sue, tab, boa, nil, pal. Peaceful and restless. Tunnel. CUP(BOAR)D. Unforgivable. Backseat driver. Eradicate and eliminate. Insult and praise. Fast and furious. RATEL: the letters move positions from 1,2,3,4,5 to 4,1,5,3,2. Chalet and valet. Microprocessor. E - depicted (between the words 'was' and 'in').

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Across: 1 Lever, 6 Oomph, 7 Knell, 8 Loose, 9 Sioux, 12 Rebel, 13 Genoa, 14 Yield. Down: 1 Lake, 2 Viewpoint, 3 Roll, 4 Immovable, 5 Shoe, 9 Sigh, 10 X-ray, 11 Glad. Remnant and residue. Refrigerator. N = Range, Snack, Gnash and Arena. Syoonyms: Replete and satiated, Antonym: Empty. Across: Unit and Visual. Down: Display. Hand over fist. Teach and train. They all can be converted into a new word wnh the addition of one letter at the front Emotion, gastrooomically, vindicate, treasonable, devolution or revolution, cleaner. Reading from the lop, the words are: SEAT, EACH, ACHE and THEY. In full cry. Un ned we stand, divided we fall Integral, diameter, heptagon and negative. Keyword: Logarithm. Across: Interior. Down: Decorator. Across: 1 Rover, 6 Untie, 7 Noble, 8 Delft, 9 Monet, 12 Usage, 13 Veldt, 14 Upend. Down: 1 Rink, 2 Vibrantly, 3 Rued, 4 Stalemate, 5 BeR, 9 Move, 10 Tutu, 11 Rend. Misapprehend, comprehend, superintend and transcend. Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. Albert Einstein. Orthopaedics. From the top, the words read: DallCe, About, North, Cutie and Ether. F - often (between the words 'is' and 'regarded'). Antwerp, Rome and Tokyo. Magnetic. MIRPLA = primal. All the way. Minding my own business. Once (from the centre of the third row from the bottom, read upwards and backwards). Amortised and Mediators, Artesian and Erastian. Up in arms. Erroneous and correct. SillCerity, Isinglass, Disinfect, Amusingly, Blessings, Promising and Wisconsin. Across: 1 Pedal, 6 Ovule, 7 Llama, 8 Noisy, 9 Kayak, 12 Islet, 13 Paint, 14 Earth. Down: 1 Palm, 2 Deadly sin, 3 Loan, 4 Funicular, 5 Deny, 9 Kept, 10 Kite, 11 Itch. Platonic. Nice work if you can get it. Ordinary and peculiar.

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129. KEY: GUL(F IND)EX PA(TH E)AT GOB (LIN K)EY. 130. NIORLDA

= Ordinal (or nailrod).

131. Stone: All words can be prefixed with a type of fruit: applecart, banalla split, date-line, plumage, limestone. 132. A fall in the temperature of the liquid, known as the cooling effect, accompanies evaporation because as the faster molecules escape through the surface the mean energy of the remaining molecules falls. 133. Ornately: moor/oral, tuna/nail, late/tend, lily/lyre. 134. MA(HOG)ANY. 135. Leotard. 136. B - to spell bend over backwards. 137. They can all be converted to birds wnh the addition of one letter: crcm, dove, lark, tern, crane, drake, finch, heron, snipe, swift 138. 2 lungs in the human body. 139. They all contain three successive letters of the alphabet in reverse: Elastic....bands, DeU1.s.chemarks, The Red....C.ross, PuncluatiQILffiarks, The garden of...Ed.en, The Balle!..s...Russes, That Monday morning,keling, SQQ!!ge cakes. 140. 1. ECHO: read the innialletters of each word line by line to reveal the command: CHOOSE ONE.

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147. Trained chimpanzees can learn to communicate with humans with the aid of machines or sign language, but are probably precluded from human speech by the position of the voice-box.

148. Manuscript. 149. Macaroni and Ryebread: moor, away, case, Arab, rear, once, nova, iced. 150. Mechanical: some/meat, much/chin, mean/anon, chicficon, seal/alto. 151. Planetarium, Observatory, Sagittarius, Declination. Keyword: Supernova. 152. Glad rags. 153. HSUS: it is a list of US Presidents with surnames of four letters, spelled in reverse. 154. The words Picture and Frame appear around the outer edge. 155. GAVE TAX RANT (Extravagant). The ANT words are Antithesis (tiniest ash), Antidote (to detain), Anticipate (captain tie) and Antecedent (decent neat). 156. EIGHTH: the third and sixth letters of each word are in the sequence AS, CD, EF and GH.

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Solutions - Difficult 157. Cruiser and Dredger: cord, roar, urge, iced, song, ease, rear. 158. Teacher and instructor. 159. They all contain forms of transport A(limo)ny, Inter(plane)tary, Con(trap)tion, Appli(cab)le. 160. Meteorology, Thunderclap, Anticyclone, Temperature. Keyword: Hurricane. 161. Phonetic and Alphabet.

162. C(HERO)OT. 163. Reading from the top, the words are: PAINS, AUDIT, IDLER, NIECE and STREW. 164. Chrome, Melody, Dynamo, Monkey, Eyelid, Idiocy, Cymbal, Allege, Geisha, Haunch. 165. A pendulum clock. It has a weight (bob) suspended at the end of a rod. 166. Anklet: it contains the Ilame of an animal (elk) spelled backwards. The rest all contain the name of an animal (ape, cat, pig, gnu and rat) spelled forwards. 167. Make both ends meet. 168. Besotted, Beguiled and Obsessed. 169. Prince William Sound. 170. Cornerstone, Entablature, Antechamber, Scaffolding. Keyword: Cathedral. 171. Sixty degrees in each angle of an equilateral triangle. 172. Keeping the pot boiling. 173. FUNCTION: each word contains an internal sYllOnym of the word it is equal to, so that inspjmd indignation, sWness = eavesdrop, ex~ive = abbreviate and na~ate = function. 174. CROCUS: the vowels AEIOU are being repeated. 175. Questionably. 176. History mystery. 177. MOON: all words can be prefixed with consecutive colours of the rainbow: Red Cross, orange blossom, yellow ribbon, green fingers, blue moon. 178. Antagonist. 179. The words Heavenly and Body appear around the outer edge. 180. MEASURABLE:

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Tests Word Power Part 2 consists of two separate tests of verbal aptitude. Each test comprises 25 questions. Both tests are set at the same difficulty level. Verbal reasoning tests are designed to measure the ability to understand and use words and typically include synonyms, antonyms, analogy, odd one out and verbal comprehension. Because mastery of words is regarded by many as having in one's possession the ability to produce order out of chaos, it is argued that command of vocabulary is seen as a true measure of intelligence with the result that verbal tests are widely used in IQ (Intelligence Quotient) testing. The following is a brief explanation of some of the more common types of question and terminology used in the formation of verbal IQ tests.

Synonym: A synonym is a word having the same meaning as another word in the same language. Examples of synonyms are chase/pursue. apt/relevant and pUllltug. Question: Which word in brackets is the closest in meaning to the word in capitals? SENSIBLE (clever. rational, steady. lavish, open) Answer: Rational is the word closest in meaning to the keyword SENSIBLE. Antonym: An antonym is a word having the opposite meaning to another word in the same language. Examples of antonyms are big/small, careless/heedful and happy/sad. Question: Which two words are the most opposite in meaning? SLOW CALM UNSAFE AGITATED LONELY STRICT Answer: Calm and agitated are the most opposite in meaning.

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Analogy: An analogy is a comparison in which it is necessary to find a similar relationship in two parallel cases. Question: WRITE is to PEN as PAINT is to (INK, PAPER, CANVAS, BRUSH, WALL) Answer: Brush has the same relationship to paint as pen has to write because one writes with a pen and paints with a brush. For each of the two 25-question tests that follow, a time limit of 30 minutes per test is allowed. Before attempting the two tests you may like to work through the four practice questions below, the answers to which are to be found at the foot of this page. 1. CHAPTER is to BOOK as ACT is to: STAGE, THESPIAN, PLAY, AUDIENCE, PRETEND

2. Which word in brackets is the closest in meaning SURPLUS (outcome. mole, glut, robe, cure)

to the word in capitals?

3. What letter can be added to the words HARE and TAKE to produce two words which have the same meaning?

4. Which word in brackets is the most opposite in meaning to the word in capitals? DEFLATE (elucidate, enjoy, sidetrack, expand, chaste)

Answers: 1. Play (a chapter is a division of a book and an act is a division of a play), 2. Glut, 3. The letter S; to produce share and stake, 4. Expand.

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1.

Identify two words (one from each set of brackets) that form a connection (analogy), thereby relating to the words in capitals in the same way.

2.

Clue: Locality Clue: Velocity

MOON (satellite, orbit, lunar) SUN (heat, solar, aureole)

3.

Which two words are the closest in meaning?

Find two words from the clues provided that differ only by the omission of a single letter.

4.

Which word in brackets is most opposite in meaning to the word in capitals?

IMPETUOUS RAVENOUS EXPANSIVE INSATIABLE ENRAPTURED ACQUIESCENT

5.

Which word in brackets is the closest in meaning to the word in capitals?

CONTEMPORARY (unthinking, unattractive, antique, rare, intangible)

6.

PROLIX PITHY COMICAL CARING SPRITE CLEAR

CELEBRANT (dignnary, rival, priest, tutor, praise)

7.

Change the position of four words only in the paragraph below in order for n to make complete sense literally and grammatically. Shamrocks have been considered by the Irish has good-luck symbols since modern times, and this superstition as persisted in earliest times among people of many nationalnies.

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What is an ACOLYTE? A. a small segment of meat on a skewer B. an administrative otncer C. a bulb of the sllOWdrop family D. a follower or disciple

E. synthetic resin

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Identify two words (one from each set of brackets) that form a connection (analogy), thereby relating to the words in capitals in the same way.

10.

TIMID SPIRITUAL UNCANNY PHYSICAL MORIBUND ISOLATED

RATION (amount, limn, size) TEMPER (moderate, regret, confine)

11. 12.

Place a word in the brackets that has the same meaning as the definitions either side of the brackets. GUIDE (

MARK

POINT JOINT

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Change one letter only in each of the words below to produce a familiar phrase.

Change the position of four words only in the paragraph below in order for it to make complete sense literally alld grammatically. The portal is usually surmounted by rose spires, alld the twin window set above the central falfBde provides a focus for the whole west front.

Select two words that are synonyms, plus an antonym of these two synonyms, from the list of words below. ENGAGING LISTLESS ENERVATED INTREPID INSIDIOUS ENERGETIC SMART

FIVE SHE GAVE SWAY

15.

Which two words are the closest in meaning?

APPEAR ATOLL SEAM

13. 14.

Which two words are the most opposne in meaning?

16.

Select two words that are synonyms, plus an antonym of these two synonyms, from the list of words below. SINCERE CREDULOUS ANALYTICAL DISHONEST CYNICAL GULLIBLE HOPEFUL

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17.

CONCEPT is to NOTION as PREOCCUPATION is to: IDEA, WHIM, VAGARY, FIXATION, PREMISE

18.

Which word in brackets is the closest in meaning to the word in capitals? CAVIL (leap, call, dispute, gap, grade)

19.

Identify two words (one from each set of brackets) thaI form a connection (analogy), thereby relating to the words in capitals in the same way.

20.

CONNIVE (hinder, scheme, support) FACILITATE (expedite, comfort, enlist)

21.

Put the following words in alphabetical order. ABSORBENCY, ABSOLUTION, ABSOLUTIST, ABSORPTIVE, ABSOLUTELY, ABSORPTION, ABSOLUTISM

Which is the odd one out? INVOLUNTARY DISINCLINED RETICENT COMPLIANT TACITURN

22.

Which word in brackets is the most opposite in meaning to the word in capitals? PLAUSIBLE (tenable, frivolous, repulsive, authentic, unlikely)

23.

Identify two words (one from each set of brackets) that form a connection (analogy), thereby relating to the words in capitals in the same way.

24.

HIPPOPHOBIA (horses, monkeys, cattle) ENTOMOPHOBIA (sharks, insects, fish)

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Which word in brackets is the most opposite in meaning to the word in capnals? NEGATE (appreciate, ratify, prove, join, supply)

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Identify two words (one from each set of brackets) that form a connection (analogy), thereby relating to the words in capitals in the same way.

2.

Which two words are the most opposne in meaning? WORKABLE POTENT SWEET WEAK HEAVY UNSOUND

EPIGRAPH (stone, wording, monument) EFFIGY (person, plinth, inscription)

3. 4.

Which two words are the closest in meaning?

CONDESCEND INVEST VOUCHSAFE ASSUME CHANGE INTERDICT

Which word in brackets is the closest in meaning to the word in capitals? ASCERTAIN (emphasize, determine, originate, regulate, attribute)

5. 6.

Which well known phrase rhymes with the words REVEALING AND PEELING (as in FIGHT AND PLAY I NIGHT AND DAY)?

7.

Identify two words (one from each set of brackets) that form a connection (analogy), thereby relating to the words in capitals in the same way. MILITARY (weapons, protect, martial) ORGANIZE (marshal, troops, clarify)

Select two words that are synonyms, plus an antonym of these two synonyms, from the list of words below. OCEANIC TERRITORIAL PACIFIC VIOLENT GRANDIOSE MANIFEST SERENE

8.

Change the posnion of four words in the passage below in order for n to make complete sense. Continuing to wrne in a fashion.able, eccentric vein, he frequented fanciful salons and dressed in an romantic manner.

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9.

WHERE is to PARIS as WHEN is to: TRAIN, SOON, HOW, MAYBE, WHERE

10.

Which word in brackets is the most opposite in meaning to the word in capitals? ROUTINE (devious, irregular, illogical, volatile, corporeal)

11.

Select two words that are synonyms, plus an antonym of these two synonyms, from the list of words below.

12.

UNREALISTIC FINE FORWARD ACCURATE PRECOCIOUS UNRESPONSIVE SARCASTIC

13.

Put the following words in alphabetical order. ABSORBED,ABSENTL~

ABSCISSA, ABSTRUSE, ABSENTEE, ABSINTHE, ABSTRACT, ABSOLUTE

Which is the odd one out? BOFFIN NEOPHYTE GOURMET AUTHORITY PUNDIT

14.

Which two words are the most opposite in meaning?

WIDESPREAD RAPID NARROW TUMULTUOUS FIERCE SPORADIC

15.

Identify two words (one from each set of brackets) that form a connection (analogy), thereby relating to the words in capitals in the same way. KINETICS (pressure, motion, mechanics) DYNAMICS (force, physics, strain)

17.

16.

Which word in brackets is closest in meaning to the word in capitals? FINESSE (semblance, acerbity, beauty, panache, spirit)

Which word in brackets is most opposite in meaning to the word in capitals? COMPLEMENTARY (incongruous, reciprocal, disparaging, intricate, uneasy)

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What word can be placed in the brackets so that it forms another word or phrase when tacked onto the end of the first word, and another word or phrase when placed in front of the second word? BATTLE (

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19.

RETIRING ASSIDUOUS SWEET NEGLIGENT HOMOGENEOUS BANAL

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Which two words are the closest in meaning?

21.

EXTEMPORIZE IMPUGN INSULT CRITICIZE SQUANDER INVEST

22.

Which two words are the closest in meaning?

Change the position of four words in the paragraph below in order for it to make complete sense. Pressure is measured equally in all techniques in air and may be transmitted using a variety of directions.

Find two words from the clues provided that differ only by the omission of a single letter. Clue: Human being Clue: Ethical

23.

TIMELY is to OPPORTUNE as APPOSITE is to: VALID, PERTINENT, INAPPROPRIATE, CONTRARY, RELIABLE

SUNDRY FISCAL ANNULAR MONASTIC MONETARY PRUDENT

24.

Which two words are the most opposne in meaning?

25.

Whal is the meaning of COMESTIBLE? A. ignitable B. edible c. argumentative D. pleasurable E. lying along the same line

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Lunar and solar.

2.

Place and pace.

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Ravenous and insatiable.

4.

Antique.

5.

Priest.

6.

Prolix and pithy.

7.

Shamrocks have been considered by the Irish AS good-luck symbols since EARLIEST times, and this superstition HAS persisted in MODERN times among people of many nationalities.

6.

0- a follower or disciple.

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Limn and moderate.

10.

Spiritual and physical.

11.

Seam and joint.

12.

Direct.

13.

Synonyms: Listless and enervated; Antonym: Energetic.

14.

Give the game away.

15.

The FA9ADE is usually surmounted by TWIN spires, and the ROSE window set above the central PORTAL provides a focus for the whole west front.

16.

Synonyms: Credulous and gullible; Antonym: Cynical.

17.

Fixation.

16.

Dispute.

19.

Scheme and expedne.

20.

Absolutely, absolution, absolutism, absolutist, absorbency, absorption, absorptive.

21.

Compliant n is a willing word, the rest are unwilling words.

22.

Unlikely.

23.

Horses and insects.

24.

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Wording and person.

2.

Potent and weak.

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Condescend and vouchsafe.

4.

Determine.

5.

Synonyms: Pacific and serene; Antonym: Violent.

6.

Wheeling and dealing.

7.

Martial and marshal.

6.

Continuing to write in a FANCIFUL, ROMANTIC vein, he frequented FASHIONABLE salons and dressed in an ECCENTRIC manner.

9.

5000.

10.

Irregular.

11.

Synonyms: Precocious and forward; Antonym: Unresponsive.

12.

Abscissa, absentee, absently, absinthe, absolute, absorbed, abstract, abstruse.

13.

Neophyte: it is a novice; the rest are experts.

14.

Widespread and sporadic.

15.

Motion and force.

16.

Panache.

17.

Incongruous.

16.

Royal.

19.

Assiduous and negligent.

20.

Impugn and crnicize.

21.

Mortal and moral.

22.

Fiscal and monetary.

23.

Pertinent

24.

Pressure is TRANSMITTED equally in all DIRECTIONS in air and variety of TECHNIQUES.

25.

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Mathematics is an exact science, and there is but one solution to a correctly set calculation or puzzle. There may, however, be different ways at arriving at a solution, some more laborious than others. The sUbject of mathematics can be challenging, fascinating, confusing and at times frustrating, but once you have developed an interest in the science of numbers a whole new world is opened up as you discover their many characteristics and patterns. For many adults whose school days were plagued by an intense case of maths phobia, mathematics remains a dreaded sUbject. But there is no need for this to be the case, especially if fear factor is replaced by fun factor, as anything that becomes fun is then an enjoyable experience. We all require some mathematical skills in our lives, whether it is to calculate our shopping bill on a visit to the supermarket or to bUdget how to use our monthly income, but for many people mathematics is a sUbject they regard as being too difficult when confronted by what are considered to be its higher branches. When broken down and analysed, and explained in layman's terms, however, many of these aspects can be readily understood by those with only a rUdimentary grasp of the sUbject.

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If mathematically you end up with the incorrect answer, try multiplying by the page number. Murphy's Ninth Law

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There is little doubt that proficiency with numbers can increase dramatically with constant practise. Think about the top darts players we see on television; the players and referees have the ability to calculate scores instantaneously. At the moment the last of the three darts thuds into the board, the referee announces the score for the three darts and deducts this from the previous total just as quickly. A player has to finish on a double to win a particular round. When he comes to the ache wanting a score of 174, for example, a player knows he cannot finish on a double. However, he calculates immediately that if he hits treble 20, treble 19 and 25 with his three darts, he will leave himself on double 16 and in with a very good chance of success with one dart on his next visit to the ache.

142857 x 1 = 142857 142857 x 2 = 285714 142857 x 3 = 428571 142857 x 4

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142857 x 7 = 999999 The reason why players possess these apparently astonishing powers of calculation is, of course, very simple. During their career they have performed similar calculations many thousands of times and can thus do the computations faster than if they were using a hand-held calculating machine. The puzzles in this section are all designed to encourage readers to Think Numerically and to increase confidence when working with numbers. Many of the puzzles are challenging, but deliberately so, as the more you practise on this type of puzzle, the more you will come to understand the methodology and thought 4 9 8 47 48 49 processes necessary to solve them, develop the 38 19 20 17 34 35 power to identify relationships between numbers, and think logically and laterally when necessary.

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What is the sum (total) of all the odd numbers that are immediately preceded by an even number in the list above?

3.

3 1 4 2 5 1 3 2 ? What number should replace the question mark?

36921587358 Strike out all the odd numbers in the above list and muRiply the remaining numbers together.

4.

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What is double one half of 9826?

What number should replace the question mark in order to continue the sequence?

7.

Three coins are tossed in the air at the same time. What are the chances that at least two of the coins will finish heads up?

How many cases do you need if you have to pack 148 pairs of shoes into cases that each hold 37 shoes?

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Divide 120 by a quarter and add 15. What is the result?

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What number should replace the question mark?

Bill and Jill had 105 between them; however, Jill had 000 and a half times as many as Bill. How many had each?

12.

Looking at straight lilles of numbers either horizontally, vertically or diagollally, what number is three places away from itself plus 5, two places away from ~self minus 4, two places away from itself minus 3 and two places away from itself divided

by 2?

13.

At 11.00am today my watch was showing the correct time, after which ~ began to lose 14 minutes per hour until three hours ago when it stopped completely. It is IlOW wrongly showing the time as 2.50pm. What is the correct time now?

14.

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Harry, Barry and Larry wish to share out a certain sum of money between them. Harry gets 215, Barry gets 0.45 and Larry gets £840.00. How much is the origillal amount of money?

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What number should replace the question mark?

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What is the difference between the square of the lowest cube number and the cube of the lowest square number in the array of numbers above?

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In 45 minutes it will be twice as many minutes past 9.00am as ~ is minutes before 9.00am now. What time is ~ now?

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Gordon buys £600.00 worth of wallpaper and Alistair buys £120.00 worth of paint fortheir new adjoining offK:es. If they decide to split the cost evenly how much does Alistair owe Gordon?

21.

What number gives the same total when added to 3 as when multiplied by 3?

23.

What is the weight of a bag of potatoes if ~ weighs 50 kg divided by half its own weight?

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Two golfers were discussing what might have been after they had played a par 5. "If I had taken one shot less and you had taken one shot more, we would have shared the hole: remarked Ernie. 'Yes: replied Colin, "and if I had taken one shot less and you had taken one shot more you would have taken twice as many shots as me: How many shots did each take?

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A ball is dropped to the ground from a height of 12 feet It then bounces up half the original height, then falls to the ground again. It repeats this, always bouncing back half its previous height. How far does it travel (round up the answerto the nearest foot)?

A company offers a wage increase providing n increases production by 2.5% per week. If the company works a fIVe and a half day week, by how much per day on average must the workforce increase production to achieve the desired target?

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The clock tower al Birmingham University, known as Old Joe, or Chamberlain's Clock Tower, stands 164 feet high plus half ns own height. How high is Old Joe?

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At a car boot sale I purchased 12 CDs for exactly £12.00. Some were £0.50 each, some were £1.50 each and some were £2 each. How many CDs at each price did I buy?

39.

Find five consecutive numbers which total 21 from those in the list below. 7529614279421368323485

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9 ? 6

What number should replace tI1e question marK to correctly complete tI1e equation?

~ [!] [!] IT] [!] A

44.

B

5

25

D

C

On which target below has 155 been scored according to the score indicator to the left?

A

74

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•

• • • • • • • c • • • •• • B

45.

E

Iffive men can build a house in 27 days, how long will it take nine men to build the same house, assuming they all work at tI1e same rate?

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Quick Fire 46.

48.

What number is 35 less than when multiplied by eight times itself?

2 5 1 3 6 2 3 7 4 7 11 8

47.

A photograph measuring 9.5 em by 7.5 em is to be enlarged. If the enlargement of the longest side is 11.4 em, what is the length of the smallest side?

5 3 6 2 4 2 ? ? ? ? ? ?

The top set of six numbers has a relationship to the set of six numbers below. The two sets of six boxes on the left have the same relationship as the two sets of six boxes on the right. Which set of numbers should, therefore, replace the question marks?

A 6 4 8 5 8 7

B 7 5 9 5 8 8

C 7

D 6 5 9 6 9 8

4 8 6 9 7

E 6 5 8 6 9 7

49.

Identify the only two numbers between 50 and 100 which meet the following criteria: • both are divisible by three; • both are odd numbers; • when the digits of either number are added together the total is between 10 and 15; • when the digits of either number are multiplied together the total is between 30 and 40.

50.

Two years ago I was one and a half times as old as my brother. Five years from now I will be one and a third times as old. In how many years from now willi be one and a quarter times as old as my brother?

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51.

627 526

537 728 6 8 ?

8 1 8

52.

,,149

(4 + 2)

X

?

Each set of nine numbers relates to each other in a certain way. Work out the logic behind the numbers in the left-hand box in order to determine which number is missing from the right-hand box.

264 - 168 3 3 - ,,1121

Complete the equation by correctly identifying the missing part of the calculation from the list of options below.

A 23 _ 2

53.

55.

82+2 3 C,j36+,j4

In a game of eight players lasting for 55 minutes, three reserves alternate equally with each player. This means that all players, including the reserves are on the f~1d of play for exactly the same length of time. For how long?

At the end of the day one market stall has 9 cabbages and 6 cauliflowers left. Another market stall has 4 cabbages and 12 cauliflowers left. What is the difference between the percentages of cabbages left in each marKet stall?

76

54.

56.

E 23 - 24

D27-2"

In the two numerical sequences below, one number that appears in the top sequence should appear in the bottom sequence and vice versa. Which two numbers should be changed round?

18

33

48

62

75

87

17

35

51

66

80

93

1 4

18 87

431

?

What number should replace the question mark to continue the sequence?

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57.

In this puzzle, the assumption is made that trains arrive at their destination precisely on time. The puzzle, therefore, can only work in theory! My wife usually leaves work at 5.00pm calls at the supermarket, then catches the 5.30pm train which arrives at our local station at 18.00 hours. I leave home each day, drive to the station and pick up my wife at 6.00pm, just as she gets off the train. One day last week my wife was able to finish fIVe minutes earlier than usual, decided to go straight to the station and managed to catch the 5.00pm train, which arrived at our local station at 5.30pm. Because I was not there to pick her up she began to walk home. I left home at the usual time, saw my wife walking, turned round and picked her up and drove home arriving there 10 minutes earlier than usual. For how long did my wife walk before I picked her up?

58.

5 4 7 8 6 3 10 2 14 4 3 6

....

7 9 8 2 5 3 ? ? ? ? ? ?

The top set of six numbers has a relationship to the set of six numbers below. The two sets of six boxes on the left have the same relationship as the two sets of six boxes on the right. Which set of numbers should, therefore, replace the question marks?

A 21 18 24 4 15 6

B 14 18 16 4 10 6

14 18 4 1 10 6

D 16 20 4 1 14 8

C

E 16 20 16 6 12 8

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59.

The average of tI1ree numbers is 26.

60.

The average of two of tI1ese numbers is 31.

Change tile position of four numbers only to create a magic number square in whicl1 each horizontal rem, vertical column and corner to corner line totals 34.

What is the third number?

1 12 14 13

15 2 10 3

61.

A man has 35 socks in his drawer, 12 identically blue, 9 identically grey and 14 identically black.

8 7 11 6 4 9 5 16

The lights have fused leaving him completely in the dark. How many socks must he take out of

the drawer to be 100% certain that he has a pair of eacl1 colour?

63.

3

6

11

?

?

54

59

62.

Calculate the value of:

481)' ( 962 ( 78

?

25 17 76 35 229 ? 688143

118

Which two numbers should replace the question marks?

64.

Which two numbers should replace the question marks?

X

468

65.

87963 63978 78936 36987 ? What comes next?

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66.

12 27 32 81 94 16 3 9 5 9 13 7

42 86 17 25 63 45 ? ? ? ? ? ?

The lop sel of six numbers has a relationship to the sel of six numbers below. The two sets of six boxes on the left have the same relationship as the two sels of six boxes on the right. Which sel of numbers should, therefore, replace the question marks?

A 6 14 8 7 9 9

B 8 48 7 10 18 20

6 14 8 9 7 9

D 8 16 8 9 7 9

C

E 6 14 8 9 7 7

67.

If al each stage the black dot moves three segments clockwise and the white dot moves four places anticlockwise, after how many stages will both dots be in the same segment?

~/~ \i~

68.

What number should replace the question mark?

2 1 1 3 1 2 1 3 2 4 1 2

2 2 4

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69.

10

1 3 6 8 11 4 6 11 14 6 8 11 16 1619 9 11 11 16 21

14

62 (3) 49 92 (4) 98 17 (?) 87

13 14

18

13

18

10

9

C ,----1-14---,

D ,----1L14---,

13

13

14

17

71.

What is

13

17

3% +3%

72.

What is the length of the shortest side of a right-angled triangle if its two longest sides are 63 em and 65 em respectively?

73.

How many minutes is it before midnight if eight minutes ago ~ was three times as many minutes after 9.00pm?

74.

2.5

75.

26938647691735?

25

7.9

??

16

18.7

11.5

What two numbers should replace the question marks?

80

B

14

What number should replace the question mark?

I

13

A

Which is the missing section?

70.

9

What number should replace the question mark?

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76.

7

15

31

63

127

?

Which number is the odd one out?

77.

What number should replace the

78.

79.

81.

7892

5786 4672

7639

8 4 9 17~N?1 14~~!71 ~

What number should replace the question rnarll.?

In 12 years' time the combined age of my four cousins will be 72. What will be the combined age of my four cousins in seven years' time?

72 (84) 36

80.

27 (36) 54

45 (?) 81 What number should replace the question mark?

In the two numerical sequences below, one number that appears in the left sequence should appear in the right sequence and vice versa. Which two numbers should be changed round?

12

82.

1342

4688 4955

question rnarll.?

,.

102 + 1.5 4

32

54

82

-

117

14

20

33

50

74

104

76.5 -

?

Complete the equation by correctly identifying the missing part of the calculation from the list of options below.

A 6.7 - 2.3

B 2.1 2

C 5.5

D 0.5

X

~81

E 0.75

X

~64

-

( 81

)

84.

86. I

82

Find the smallest two-dign number which is one less than twice its reverse (for example, 21 is three less than twice ns reverse, Ie 12 x 2 = 24).

85.

Which is the largest fraction?

6 9

12

27

11 18

A car travels a motorway journey at an average speed of 60 miles per hour and returns on exactly the same route at an average speed of 40 miles per hour. What is the average speed of the car for the whole journey?

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87.

469257

296412

9645

?

699

88.

What number is missing?

89.

90.

91.

What is the length of the hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle the two shortest sides of which are 15 em and 36 em respectively?

2 28 4 10 8

In the two numerical sequences below, one number that appears in the top sequence should appear in the bottom sequence and vice versa. Which two numbers should be changed round?

10

14

22

38

50

70

11

17

26

34

53

71

What number should replace the question mariO

Looking in straight lines horizontally, vertically or diagonally, what number is two places away from itself muRiplied by 3, three places away from itself plus 4 and two places away from ~self less 2?

92.

16 20 5 18 3

13 11 21 17 7

15 22 1 33 12 9 6 14 19 27

What number should replace the question mark?

5 2 9 4

8 7 1 2

2 6 7 5

3 5 1 ? 83

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93.

1

94.

Whal is the value of:

1

-5 9

96.

5

3

10

6

16

10

?

?

Which two numbers continue the sequence?

95.

7 18

+

-

3 6 7 8 8 9 9 10

In my fish tank I have 15 measle fish. The male measle fish have 81 spots each and the female measle fish 27 spots each. If I take out two-lhirds of the male fish how many spots in lolal will

cem';~.;:.~~'h•

5 7 9 9 11 9 13 12 14 11 13 15

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4 4

8

10

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Which is the missing section?

11 4 5

5 11

B

10 ( 84

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4

7

5 5

7

10

C

11

8

11

D

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97.

Complete the equation by correctly identifying the missing part of the calculation from the list of options below.

(36 + 42) + ( ? ) A 7x 9 D 8

98.

= 144

B55%x 120 X7 E 22

C45%x 160 X 3.5

What number should replace the question rnarll.?

99.

346: 18 971 : 64 827: ? What number should replace the question mark?

100.

1824 9 12 3 27 6 21 15

42 ? 21 28 7 ? 14 ? 35

Each set of nine numbers relates to each other in a certain way. WorK out the logic behind the numbers in the left-hand box in order to determine which numbers are missing from the right-hand box.

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Difficult 101.

Out of 100 people surveyed leaving a supermarket, 87 had purchased bread, 75 had purchased butter, 60 had purchased fresh meat ar.d 90 had purchased frozen food.

102.

Insert single dig~ numbers into tile remaining blank squares so that the sums in each row arK:! column are correct.

105.

The link between the numbers in eacl1 rem is the same. From the information already provided fill in the missing numbers.

At least how many of tile 100 people must have purchased all four items?

103.

427: 5684 : 374 535: 7596: 438 642:? 833 What number should replace the question mark?

What number should replace the 104. question mark?

18

4

39 7 19

8 ? ,8 24

106. 86

Fir.d the smallest two-dig~ number tI1at becomes a square number if lt1e number produced by reversing its digits is taken from ~ (for example 32 - 23 = 9) ar.d aoother square number if the number produced by reversing its digits is added to~.

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Difficult

107.

A train travelling at a speed of 40 miles per hour enters a tunnel that is 2'1. miles long. The lengtl1 of the train is one quarter of a mile.

108.

6 3 15 30 8 4 9 32 5 3 15 ?

How long does it take for all of the train to pass through the tunnel, from the moment the front enters to the moment the rear emerges?

109.

In the add~ion sum below, only one decimal point is in the correct position. Alter the position of tile decimal point in four of tile numbers to make the sum correct.

287.5 365.9

What number should replace the question mark?

110.

What number should replace the question mark?

822.2

135.69 8752.34

111.

Witl1 a handbag full of money, Tessa visits four stores in a day-long shopping spree. In the first store she spends £20.00 in

the first half hour, half tile money she had left in the second half hour and £20.00 in the tI1ird half hour. She repeats this throughout all four stores and leaves the fourth store having spent all the money with which she started out. With how much did she start out?

112.

A sample of 12 gizmos is known to contain three defective gizmos. What is the probabil~y of selecting the three defective gizmos in the first three selections?

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Difficult

113

•

114.

What number should replace the question mark?

Insert the numbers listed into the circles so that for any particular circle the sum of the numbers in the circles connected to n equals the value corresponding to that circled number in the list. For example:

1=6(4+2) 2=5(1+4) 4=10(1+2+7) 7=4

115.

Insert the weights 1 kg, 2 kg, 3 kg and 4 kg into the empty pans to make the scales balance.

116.

In the addition sum below, only one decimal point is in the correct position. Alter the posnion of the decimal point in four of the numbers to make the sum correct.

4

7 1 = 16 2= 5 3 = 11 4= 5 5=1 6=4

3.659 12.365 98.25 17.3

1873.65

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117.

What number should replace the question mariO

118.

Find the largest number (it is lower than 50) that is the sum of the dig~s of its cube.

119.

What number should replace the question mark?

3 9 2 7 6 7 4 2 5 3 1 ? 4 8 3 2

120.

36842: 149 28741 : 157 39413: 137 18353: ??? What number should replace the question mark?

121.

25

32

27

36

?

What number should replace the question mark?

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Difficult What number should replace the 122. question mark?

123.

38492 26453

28473 ?

36472

What number should replace the question mark?

124.

At a recent by-election a total of 32,684 votes were cast for the four candidates, the winner exceeding his opponents by 593, 2,642 and 6,429 votes respectively. How many votes were cast for each candidate?

125.

90

Which number is the odd one out?

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126.

127. 2 7 4 1

128.

12789

is to

28917

24567

is to

57624

12489

is to

?

4 6 3 ?

6 5

Whal number should replace the question mark?

2 9

What number should replace the question marK?

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129.

Insert the numbers listed into the circles so that for any particular circle the sum of the numbers in the circles connected to it equals the value corresponding to that circled number in the list For example: 1=11(4+7) 3=4

(

7=5(1+4)

-7J 3=3 4=8 5=1 6=2 7=7

(

9

(

=0 -

131.

3

(

768 (91012) 244 427 (7815) 368 281 ( ? ) 964 What number should replace the question mark?

-1

4~11(H7.30)

1 = 19 2 = 16

130.

What number should replace the question mark?

4 6 6 8 28 56 8 42 ?

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~

U

y

132.

12689 : 1610 52734 : 615 98143 : 1213 68725 : ? What number should replace the question mark?

133. ( 92 ~

72549 65286 39168 31328 ?

What number comes next?

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134.

Insert the numbers Isled r.1o the circles so that lor any particular circle the sum of the numbers in the cirdes connected to it equals the value correspondil9 10 thaI crcled number ., the list. For

135. 1 3 5 4 1 4 7 2 5

example: ,""'(4+7) 3;4

1

4;11(1+7+3) 7 ;5(1 +4)

4

7

3 2 1 3 7 5 3 9 ?

3

WOr1o; out the logic behnd the numbers in the two boxes n

1 '" 15 2 '" 16

order to delElfmine which number

3;9 4;7 5;8 6;5

is missing from Ina bottom box.

7;. 12

136.

What number should replace the question mark?

9 3 9 4 2 7 2 6 8 4 8 ?

137.

364

827

?

7106

13123

What number is missing?

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138

Whal numbers should replace the • question marks?

140.

2

7

1 9 8

4

6 5 5 6

7 3

3 ? 5 ?

Divide the square inlo two identical sized and shaped halves so thaI the numbers in each lolal exactly the same.

43

26

20 81 14

74 28

15 10

142. ?,?, 147, 144, 12, 9,3,0 94

139.

141.

Insert the remaining odd numbers between 1 arK:! 25 inclusive inlo the yellow squares to produce a magic number square in which eacl1 vertical, horizontal and corner to corner line totals 65.

18 22 24

10 14 20

6 12 16

2 4 8

What number should replace the question mark?

29

56

21 2

29 3

? 34 4

Whal are the first two numbers in this sequence?

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143.

Which number is the odd one out?

~ ~

41 144. 36529: 25374: 41 76243: 56 82935: ?? Whal number should replace the question mark?

145. 4 8 9 2 7 8

7 6 7

146.

5 8 6 2 9 7 8 ? 3

Each set of nine numbers relates to each other in a certain way. WorK out the logic behind the numbers in the left-hand box in order to determine which number is missing from the right-hand box.

Find a four figure number that is exactly a quarter of its original value when its digits are reversed.

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Difficult

147.

Whal number should replace the question mark?

5 3

9 6

1

4 2

148.

96

Which number is the odd one out?

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149.

Insert sil"lgle digit numbers inlo the remaining blank squares so thaI the sums in each raw and column are

150.

What number should replace the question mark?

correct.

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Solutions - Quick Fire 1.

29(9+3+1+9+7).

2.

3: The numbers in each rem and column total eight.

3.

48.

4.

-24: Deduct 4, 8, 16, 32, 64 (ie doubling the amount deducted each time).

5.

9826: Double one half of anything is always the same as the original number.

6.

20: Add 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4 in turn.

7.

It is a SO/50 or 50% chance. It is a certainty that at least two coins will finish w~h the same side up. Thus ~ is just as likely that these two coins will be heads up as it is they will be tails up.

8.

8 cases: 148 pairs

9.

495: There are four quarters in one, therefore, there are 480 quarters in 120.

10.

2: The total of each column is 25, 24, 23, 22 and 21.

11.

6ill42 and Jill 63. 42 x 1.5 = 63.

12.

8.

13.

7.00pm: At 11.00am ~ was showing 11.00am, at 12 noon it showed 11.46am, at 1.00pm it showed 12.32pm, at 2.00pm it showed 1.18pm, at 3.00pm it showed 2.04pm and at 4.00pm it showed 2.50pm. Plus 3 hours means that the time is now 7.00pm.

14.

£5,600: Therefore

= 296 shoes and 296 + 37 = 8.

0.45 = 45 = 9 100 20 ~=

2 = 8

'5

£840 (Larry's share) and, therefore,

20

( 98

20 ~=

9+8 20 20 £280

=17 20

20 x £280 = £5,600.

20

15.

122: Add 1, 3, 9, 27, 81 i.e. the amount added is multiplied by 3 at each stage.

16.

32:9+2+7+8+6(926351786293).

17.

0: The lowest cube number is 8 (2x2x2). The square of 8 (8x8) = 64. The lowest square number is 4 (2x2). The cube of 4 (4x4x4) = 64.

18.

24: (96 + 8) x 2.

19.

£240.00: The total is £720.00 = £360.00 each. Therefore, Alistair owes Gordon £240.00.

20.

12: 3 oranges, 3 apples, 3 grapefruit and 3 pears.

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1.5.

22.

8.45am: 15 minutes before 9.00am. In 45 minutes

23.

10kg:50kg+5kg=10kg.

24.

10: Add the middle number (3) to the numbers in the adjoining middle section (6 and 1). Similarly, 3+ 1 +7= 11;3+7+2= 12,etc.

25.

B: looking across lines progress +1, +2, +3. Looking down they progress +3, +2, +1.

26.

I am 40 and he is 10. In twenty years I will be 60 and he will be 30.

27.

75: Deduct 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11.

28.

119 different ways apart from the one shown above (the calculation is 5 x 4 x 3 x 2 x 1 = 120).

29.

B: Looking across the middle number in each line is the total of the first and third numbers. Looking down, the first two numbers added together produce the third number.

30.

18.

31.

1.3: Multiply 0.65 by 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.

32.

0: The total of all the numbers listed is 44 and as there are eleven numbers the average is 4 (44 + 11). The total of all the even numbers is 20 (6 + 4 + 4 + 2 + 4) and as there are five such numbers the average is 4 (20 + 5).

33.

17. Harry is now 16 and Sally is 9. Two years ago Harry was 14 and Sally 7, and in one year's time Harry will be 17 and Sally 10.

34.

Ernie 7, Colin 5.

35.

36 feet: 12 + 6 + 6 + 3 + 3 + 1.5 + 1.5 + 0.75 + 0.75 + 0.375 + 0.375 + 0.1875 + 0.1875 + 0.09375 + 0.09375.

36.

328 feet.

37.

Seven at £0.50, three at £1.50 and two at £2.

38.

2.5%. If the average daily increase over the week falls below 2.5%, the target will not be met

39.

752961427942-13683-23485.

40.

642359. List the even numbers in descending order followed by the odd numbers in ascending order.

41.

700. (56 + 8) x 100.

42.

87. Deduct 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12.

~

will be 30 minutes past 9.00am.

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c

44.

B.

45.

15 days. 5 x 27

46.

5.

47.

9=. (11.4 + 9.5) x 7.5.

48.

0: Add 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 respectively to the numbers on the top to obtain those on the bottom.

49.

57 and 75

SO.

12 years. Now my brother is 16 and I am 23; two years ago I was 21 and he was 14 (14 x 1Y. = 21): in five years I will be 28 and he will be 21 (21 x 1Y. = 28): and in 12 years I will be 35 and he will be 28 (28 x 1'1. = 35).

23 x 42=966.

= 135 man days and 135 + 9 = 15 man days.

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100 ~

51.

13: Looking across each row of three numbers, add the first two numbers then deduct 1 to obtain the third number: (6 + 8) - 1 = 13.

52.

E-23-2'.

53.

40 minutes. The total time for eight players = 440 minutes. However, as 11 people (8 + 3) are on the pitch an equal length of time, they are each on the pitch for 40 minutes (440 + 11).

54.

18 and 17 should be interchanged: The top sequence progresses +16, +15, +14, +13, +12 and the bottom sequence progresses +17, +16, +15, +14, +13.

55.

1st stall: 9 out of 15 ie 9f15 or 3f5 is 35% (60-25).

56.

2150: The sequence progresses x 5 - 1, x 5 - 2, x 5 - 3, x 5 - 4, x 5 - 5.

57.

As I leave according to my usual schedule, we know it is before 6.00pm when I pick up my wife. Because we have saved 10 minutes, that must be the same time that n takes me to drive from the point I picked her up, to the station, and back again to the same point. Assuming it takes an equal fwe minutes each way I have, therefore, picked up my wife five minutes before I would normally do so. So my wife walked from 5.30pm to 5.55pm, or for 25 minutes.

= 60%, 2nd stall: 4 out of 16, ie 4f16 or 1f4 = 25%: The difference

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e - From top to bottom, multiply odd numbers by 2 and divide even numbers by 2.

59.

16. Three numbers lolal78 and two numbers total 62, so the third number is 78 - 62

60.

1 12 8

13

15 6

10 3

14 7

11

4

9

= 16.

2

5 16

61.

28: If he takes out 26 socks, although very unlikely, they could be all the blue and black socks. To make 100% certain he also has a pair of grey socks he must take out two more.

62.

8 and 71. The numbers down the left side increase by x3 + 1 and the numbers down the right side increase by x2 +1.

63.

22 and 27: the sequence progresses x2, +5 repeated.

64.

117.

65.

87963: The last two

66.

A - Add the digits of each number on the top row to obtain those on the bottom.

67.

They never will be. In a heptagon three segments clockwise is the same as four anticlockwise. The dots will, therefore, always remain the same distance apart.

68.

5: Looking across the numbers in each rem total 6, 8, 10 then 12 respectively.

69.

B - Looking across numbers in each row progress +2, +3, +2, +3 and looking down, numbers in each column progress +3, +2, +3, +2.

70.

8: 6 x 2 = 12 and 4 x 9 = 36, thus 36 + 12 = 3; 9 x 2 = 18 and 9 x 8 = 72, thus 72 + 18 = 4; so 1 x 7 = 7 and 8 x 7 = 56, thus 56 + 7 = 8.

71.

1 1f29. 3'1. + 3%= 15 +29 = 15x~ = 15x~ = 30 4842912929

72.

16 cm. Pythagoras' Theorem states that the square of the hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides. 65 cm is the hypotenuse, 65 squared (4225) minus 63 squared (3969) = 256 and the square root of 256 = 16.

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43 minutes. 43 minutes before midnight = 11.17, 11.17 less 8 minutes = 11.09, 9.00pm plus 129 minutes (3 x 43) = 11.09.

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9: Progressing from left to right, the numbers when read in sets of three 10Ial17. 255: The sequence progresses x2 +1 at each stage. 7639: In all the others multiply the middle two digits to obtain the two-dign number formed by combining the first and last digits. 12: (7 + 12) - 11 = 8. Similarly (4 + 7) - 6 = 5 and (8 + 9) - 4 = 13. 52: Their combined age in 12 years' time = 72 and 4 x 12 = 48, thus their combined age now is 72 - 48 = 24. In seven years' time, their combined age = 24 + 28 (4 x 7) = 52. 59:45+9=5and81+9=9. 32 and 33 should be interchanged. The left sequence progresses +7, +14, +21, +28, +35 and the right sequence progresses +6, +12, +18, +24, +30.

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0: Rows across progress +1, -2, +1, -2 and columns down progress +3, -2, +3, -2.

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39 cm. 15 squared = 225, 36 squared = 1296, and the square root of 1521 (225+1296) is 39. 38 and 34 should be interchanged. The top sequence progresses +4, +8, +12, +16, +20 and the bottom sequence progresses +6, +9, +12, +15, +18. 28:7x8=56and56+2=28. 9: Looking across rows the total of the numbers in each rem is 18, 20, 18, 20. Looking down columns the total is 20, 18,20, 18. 23 and 15. There are two interwoven sequences: starting at the first 1, the sequence progresses +4, +5, +6, +7 and starting at the second 1 the sequence progresses +2, +3, +4, +5.

91. 92. 93.

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Solutions - Difficult 101. 12: add the number of items together, which gives 87 + 75 + 60 + 90 = 312 among the 100 people surveyed. This gives three items to each and four items to 12 of these people. The fewest number of people to have purchased all four items, therefore, is 12.

103. 4872. To obtain 4872, multiply together the digits on either side: 6 x 4 x 2

= 48 and 8 x 3 x 3 = 72.

104. 48: (8 + 24) x 1.5. 105. In each rem multiply the digits to obtain the next number, eg 4 x 3 x 9 x 2 The missing numbers are 525, 384, 96 and 12. 106. 65: 65 - 56

= 216; and 2 x 1 x 6 = 12.

= 9, which is 3 squared and 65 + 56 = 121, which is 11 squared.

107. 3 minutes 45 seconds, Ie 2.5 x 6Of40. 108. 25: Multiply the first three numbers in each rem and then divide by nine to obtain the final number. 109. From the lop, the numbers should read as follows: 2.875, 36.59, 822.2, 13.569, totalling 875.234. 110. 2: Add the numbers in each segment In the larger segments the total of the numbers at the top is double the total of the numbers in the opposite bottom segment and in the smaller segments the total is the same. 111. £900.00: Start at the last store in which she spends her last £20.00 in the last half hour. She therefore had £60.00 when she entered, Ie she spent £20.00 in the first half hour, half the money left in the second half hour (40f2) and £20.00 in the last half hour. Now work this back throughout all four stores: Enters 4th store with £60.00 20 20 20 (60 less 60 = 0). Enters 3rd store w~h £180.00 20 80 20 (180 less 120 = 60) 200 20 (420 less 240 = 180) Enters 2nd store with £420.00 20 440 20 (900 less 480 = 420) Enters 1st store with £900.00 20

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= 12. The right-hand

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118. 27: Cube = 27 x 27 x 27 = 19683 and 1 + 9 + 6 + 8 + 3 = 27 119. 5: In each row multiply the first two numbers to obtain the number formed by the third and fourth digits. So, 5 x 3

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= 7,945, and

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142. 21612 and 21609: Deduct 3 and then take the square root alternately. 143. 526815: In all the others the two sides add up to 999, eg 746253 (746 + 253 = 999). 144. 40: (8x2)+9+(3xS).

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150. 9: Take the cube root of the number formed by the digits goll"l9 anti-clockwise around the outside, starting at the top. So, the cube root of 729 is 9, the cube root of 512 is 8 and the cube root of 216 is6.

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Part 2

Tests Numerical ability tests are designed to asses how well a person can reason with numbers. In the case of numerical problem solving, the actual mathematical process involved may be qUite basic; however, you are being assessed on your ability to apply your basic mathematical knowledge in order to correctly solve the problem as quickly as possible. This section consists of three tests which are all timed and assessed. You should keep strictly within the time limits otherwise your score will be invalidated. The use of a calculating machine is not permitted in any of these tests; however, for Tests 1 and 3 written working out notes may be made. On Test 2 written notes are not permitted as all workings out must be done in the head.

Test 1: Complete the Equation Test

This test consists of 20 questions in which you are given an incomplete equation and must find the missing part of the equation from the choices available. The time limit allowed for completing this test is 60 minutes.

Test 2: Mental Arithmetic Test This test consists of 20 questions involving basic arithmetical calculations. The time limit allowed for completing this test is 30 minutes.

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Puzzles The puzzles in this section are sometimes referred to as spatial or culture-fair and rely entirely on diagrammatic representation. They are designed not just to make you exercise your powers of logic and your ability to deal with problems in a structured and analytical way, but to make you think laterally and creatively. The definition of 'spatial' is 'pertaining to space', and spatial abilities mean the perceptual and cognitive abilities that enable a person to deal with spatial relations. Puzzles of this nature are referred to as culture-fair, or culture-free, as they are designed to be free of any particular cultural bias, so that no advantage can be derived by individuals of one culture to those of another. In other words, they eliminate language factors or other skills that may be closely tied to another culture.

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Symbolic Complete the Sequence Test This test consists of 10 questions, increasing in difficulty from Quick Fire to Difficult. In each question you have to find, from the list of options provided, which symbol will continue the sequence of figures illustrated to a set pattern or rule. You have 30 minutes in which to complete the 10 questions.

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Part 1

Memory Every part of our life relies to some extent on memory. It is what enables us to walk, study, relax, communicate and enjoy our leisure time. Whatever function we perform. some sort of memory process is at work. Memory can be broadly divided into three types: sensory (immediate) memory. working (short-term) memory and long-term memory. Sensory, or immediate, memory is of all present occurrences, such as noises and sights. It filters the different stimuli received at a given instant and only passes to short-term memory what is of interest.

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Working, or short-term, memory enables the brain to evaluate the mass of incoming stimuli, or information, and select what is to be retained and memorized and what is to be rejected. This part of the memory enables us to temporarily recall any information currently under process; for example, if someone is speaking to you, it is only possible to understand them if you can recall what they said when they started speaking. Because working memory decays rapidly it only has a limited capacity. There are ways in which short-term memory can be improved. One of these techniques is known as 'chunking'; for example, a hyphenated telephone number is easier to memorize than a single long number. This technique can lead to an increase, albeit temporarily, in shortterm memory capacity. A hindrance to short-term memory, which all of us will have experienced many times, is interference. This is when your train of thought is interrupted thus causing a disturbance in short-term memory retention. It is, therefore, desirable to complete tasks involving short-term memory as quickly as possible and without interruption. Long-term memory is intended for the storage of information over a long period and involves things like telephone numbers, holiday plans, names and addresses, and memories evoked from the past.

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Memory

Information from the working memory is transferred to long-term memory after a few seconds and, unlike working memory, there is little decay. While very little is yet known about the mechanics of memory it is accepted that the more you use it the better it becomes. It is also accepted that while it is impossible to improve on past memories, it is possible to improve one's memory for the present and future by practising active recall during learning, by periodic reviews of the material, and by over learning the material beyond the point of mastery. In addition there is the technique of mnemonics, which involve the use of association, imagination and location to remember particular facts. The puzzles and tests in this section are designed to test your powers of memory and to assist you in improving your memory by developing your powers of concentration and disciplining yourself to focus your mind on the sUbject being studied.

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Communication in the brain takes the form of electrical impulses which run along palhways connecting the various sectors. These connections are formed by a group of dendroids which are threadlike extensions that grow out of neurons, the specialized cells of the nervous system As well as dendroids, neurons have extensions called axons Dendrites bm"lg information to the cell body and axons take information away from the cell body.

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Quick Fire

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1•

Study this picture for five seconds then tum to page 236.

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Study this set offigures and numbers below for 30 seconds, then wait for five minutes and turn to page 237.

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Study the picture below for one minute then turn straight to page 239.

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This exercise tests your ability to remember pairs of words and form associations. CAMERA RAFT

RABBIT

CLOCK

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CHAIN MOUSE

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Study the picture below for 30 secollds then turn straight to page 239.

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Ask a friend or family member to read aloud each rem of numbers digit by digit at a steady rate. After each line has been read out, see if you can then repeat the line of numbers in the correct order from memory. The number of digits in each rem of numbers increases by one each time, thus the task gets progressively more diffICult. Repeat the test as many times as you wish with yourown selection of numbers. The more you practise the more proficient at remembering the numbers you will become.

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This exercise tests your ability to remember people's names and form associations.

GEORGINA

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Questions 1.

Which of the following have you just looked at?

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Questions

2•

8. Which geometric figure appears twice in the set? b. Which number appears twice in the set?

3•

Which one of 100 following did you look at five minutes ago?

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Which of the following have you just looked at?

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5.

List the three ways in which the figure below has changed from the origillal.

6.

7.

Put a letter A against one pair, the letter B against a second pair, etc, through to the letter L until you have matched what you think are the origin.a112 pairs of words. RICKSHAW

CHURCH

TOWEL

RIVER

CAMERA

CHAIN

BEACH

CHIMNEY

NEWSPAPER

YACHT

VASE

HAYSTACK

MOUSE

TRAMPOLINE

ELEPHANT

CLOCK

RAFT

WHEEL

HAND

HOTEL

TELEPHONE

ALSATIAN

RABBIT

WALLPAPER

a. Which two coloured squares have changed places? b. Which two symbols have changed places?

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10.

Put a letter A against one pair, the letter B against a second pair, etc, through to the letter I until you have matched what you think are the original nine pairs of names. LLEWELLYN

DAVINA

PRUDENCE

JASON

CAROLINE

MATTHEW

PETULA

DOROTHY

STEPHANIE

JONATHAN

JAMIE

REGINALD

GEORGINA

HOWARD

HEATHER

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B.

List the top rem of ngures in the correct order.

b. Which is the only number that appears in every rem of ngures?

c. Which is the only number to appear twice on the same row? d. List the middle numbers in each rem from top to bottom.

14.

Complete the table with the surnames and professions correctly inserted: A. Cook, Driver, Kitchen, Wood, Finch, Field, Taylor B. Baker, Cook, Carpenter,

Orn~hologist,

Surname (A)

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Memory

Questions

15.

a. Which is the only number to appear on the third line across? b. What is the lotal of the numbers that appear in the corner squares? c. How many times does zero appear in the grid? d. Which number appears in the grid the most numberof times? e. Which fIVe numbers appear in the right-hand column reading downwards?

1. Which four consecutive numbers appear reading down the fourth column?

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Tests Part 2 consists of five separate memory tests which are all timed and assessed. A total of 50 points are available in this test section. In all the tests you should follow carefully each set of instructions. Study and memorize the details in each test for the allotted period of time, then turn to the page indicated and answer the question/s you will find there. In addition to the memory puzzles and tests contained in this section, there are several other things that can be done to improve memory performance. It is very desirable, for example, to allow the brain to have enough sleep and rest in order for our memory to function efficiently. Also, the intake of alcohol is one of the main causes of memory loss as alcohol interferes with short-term memory in particular, which impairs the retention of new information. It is important to continually stimulate the memory by using it to the utmost, by accepting

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Now turn to page 247.

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3.

Study the address below for 10 minutes then turn immediately to

page 248.

4.

Study the diagram below for fIVe minutes then lum straight to page 248.

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Chris Monteverde-Smythe, The Willows, 7th Floor,

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649 Fairfax Street, Welbeck Estate,

Ty Newydd, Hurstpierpoint,

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A tube of English mustard

A dozen eggs

Packet of digestive biscuits

Box of cornflakes

Wholemeal loaf

2 Ib pack of carrots

Cheshire cheese

A jar of coffee

Butter

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a. How many yellow squares does the grid contain? b. The arrow is pointing to which symbol? c. What letter appears immediately under the red square? d. What symbol is in the top right-hand square? e. What symbol is in the bottom left-hand square?

1. The letter m is immediately to the right of which coloured square? g. What symbol appears immediately below the arrow? h. How many red dots are in the gricl?

i. What letter is immediately below the blue dot?

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PAINTBRUSH

CAKE

MICROSCOPE

DOOR

CHEESE

SNOW

MONKEY

PUDDLE

BUTTER

BALL

GREENHOUSE

SCISSORS

APPLE

PRINTER

HORSE

PYRAMID

BUNGALOW

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Complete the address by filling in the blanks. Score 1 point for each correct answer. Chris

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4.

8. What symbol is in the top Iefthand comer square? b. What word is spelled out by the letters down the extreme right-hand column?

The c. How many blue circles appear in the grid? th Floor,

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j. How many green squares appear in the gricl? Now check back with the original and score 1 point for each correct answer.

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Total Score

Rating

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High Expert

Top 10%

30/34

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Top 30%

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Top 40%

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Top 60%

18/21

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Bottom 40%

14/17

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Bottom 30%

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Bottom 5%

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Tests In general the term personality refers to the patterns of thought, feelings and behaviour that are unique to each one of us. These characteristics are what distinguish us from other people. The concept of Emotional Intelligence (EO) - the ability to be aware of, control and manage one's emotions - contends that IQ is too narrow and simplistic a measure of intelligence and that behavioural and character traits, for example, are as important as determiners of how successful we are. The tests in this section measure two aspects of understanding your own personality traits - self-confidence and attitude. The procedure for answering the questions is to be true to yourself and answer each question as truthfully and realistically as possible. There is no need to read through the tests first before attempting them; just answer intuitively and without too much consideration. There are no right or wrong answers and, although you should work as quickly as possible, there is no set time limit.

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Does being alone in a strange place worry you?

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3.

Do you believe in the power of

pos~ive thinking?

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4.

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you feel nervous?

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How often do you feel sad or depressed?

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Do you ever express your support for the underdog in an argument? a. Occasionally b. Not really, as I usually try to keep out of strong arguments c. I have done so on several occasions, and I always will support the underdog when I think they are correct

7•

Are you confident that you will achieve most of the things tI1at are important to you? a. More hopeful than confident b. Not really c. Yes, quite confident

8•

Do you like flirting with members of tile opposite sex? a. Occasionally perhaps b. Not at all c. Yes

9•

Do you value your own opinions more than tllOse of otl1ers? a. Usually, but not always b. I do like to run my opinions past others c. Yes

10.

You have made a purchase at a local store and on leaving realize that the assistant has slightly short-cI1anged you. What is most likely to be your reaction? a. Not sure, it would probably depend on a number of factors such as how many people were in the shop or how I was feeling at the time b. I would probably let it go as such a small amount of money isnl worth the fuss c. I would go back and point out the mistake to the assistant

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You are on a comm~tee and the most likely to apply?

pos~ion of

chair becomes vacant Whicl1 of the following is

a. I would think about who might make a good cI1airperson b. I would decline if someone approacl1ed me to be chairperson c. I would aspire to being nominated as the new cI1airperson

12.

If you were asked to make a speecl1 at a function attended by a large number of people, would you accept?

a. I probably would but would be quite nervous at the prospect b. No, I don't do speecl1es c. Yes, I would accept

13.

Does the thought of meeting very powerful and important people make

you feel nervous?

a. Slightly perhaps b. Yes, very nervous c. Not at all

14.

At social gatherings which of the following best describes your actions? 8. I usually keep w~hin my own circle of acquaintances b. I dislike social gatherings and tend to keep myself to myself, and am relieved when it's all over c. I enjoy circulating, meeting people and making small talk

15.

You are invited to a Christmas Karaoke party at your next door neighbour's house. Which of the following is most likely to be your reaction? a. Accept the invitation but hope very much that you won't be asked to perform a number b. Politely decline as the thought of performing a Karaoke number in front of a large number of guests terrifies you c. Accept the invitation and start rehearsing your party piece

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16.

Do you feel good about yourself? a. Generally altl10ugh there are a number of things I wouldn't mind aRering b. When I have the approval of others I do tend to feel good about myself c. Yes

17.

I am happy to accept myself for what I am. a. I would like to be better in some respects b. I would like to be better in many respects c. True

18.

Would

you like to take part in a live television debate?

a. Not sure, I might consider it b. No way, tile thought alone would terrify me c. Yes, I would relish tile idea

19.

What would your likely feelings be if you were told there was to be a major reorganisation at your place of work? a. I would be

qu~e

apprehensive especially if I was satisfied with things as they are

oow b. It would worry me as it could mean disruption or at tile worst redundancies c. I would hope to be involved in the reorganisation process as it might provide me with better career opportun~ies

20.

Do you ever feel self-conscious in public places? a. Occasionally b. More tI1an occasionally c. Never

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I believe

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is essential to set high but realistic goals.

a. It is essential for some people, but I'm not really one of those people b. There is no point setting myself targets that I feel 1will not be able to acl1ieve c. Agree

22.

When you take part in a sport or game do you expect to win?

a. Not necessarily but I try my best b. I'm not really bothered whether I win or lose c. Yes, I always play to win

23.

I am very good at selling myself. a. Not as good as perhaps I could be b. I don't believe in being too pushy c. Yes

24.

If I do not agree

w~h

someone I say so.

a. Sometimes - it depends upon the importance or relevance of the subject b. Not usually as it is more prudent sometimes to maintain a discreet silence c. Yes, always

25.

I set

my own personal standards.

a. Generally yes b. Not always as it is often best to set the standards necessary to obtain the approval of others c. Yes, always

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Analysis People with a high degree of self-conndence are likely to be assured and self-reliant in their own abilities. Such people, aRhough needing to be wary of over-confidence, will very rarely feel unsure of themselves or be preoccupied with negative self-thoughts. Nor are they ever likely to put themselves down, or feel sad, depressed or lonely. As self-confident people do not feel the need to conform in order to be accepted they are not dependant on others to feel good about themselves, indeed they are willing to risk the disapproval of others because of the confidence they have in themselves and their ability to accept themselves for what they are. Because self-confKlence also means the ability to take a realistic view of oneself, selfconfidence need not necessarily apply to all aspects of a person's life, and some individuals will have total confKlence in certain aspects of their life, such as sporting prowess or negotiating skills, but have other aspects of their life in which they do not feel so confident, such as practical skills. As a result self-confKlent people (Keywords: secure, positive, sensible) are usually able to develop an altitude in which they can, to a great extent, take control of their own lives and stand up for their own rights and aspirations, while at the same time keeping these aspirations realistic. For people who have not scored as highly as they might have wished on this test, there are a number of strategies that can be adopted for developing a greater degree of self-confidence. These may be summarized as follows:

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Evaluate your talents and play to your strengths. Even if you do not meet your aspirations give yourself credit for everything you try to achieve. View every disappointment as a learning experience and as a way of achieving personal growth. Do not be afraid of taking calculated risks. View such risk taking as a possible opportunny rather than a risky venture which is likely to result in disappointment. Never be afraid of change. Accept that perfection does not exist. Balance the need for continual improvement with the ability to accept yourself for what you are. Never try to please everyone at the same time. Carry out a continual process of self-evaluation. Take control of your own life. Focus on how you feel about yourself, your own lifestyle and your own aspirations rather than the aspirations others, such as parents, may have for you. Beware of over-confidence as this may result in disappointment and loss of confidence.

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2 points for every 'c' answer, 1 point for every '8' answer, and 0 points for every 'b' answer.

Total Score

Rating

40-50

Exceptionally high self-confKlence factor

35-39

High self-confKlence factor

30- 34

Above average self-confKlence

25- 29

Average self-confidence

20 -24

Below average self-confidence

15 - 19

Low self-conndence factor

10 - 14

Very low self-confidence factor

Below 10

Extremely low self-confKlence factor

Divide the score obtained by two, round up to the nearest whole number and transfer the figure to the chart in the Assessment Section on page 302.

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Test 2 - Attitude Answer each question or statement by choosing which one of the three alternative responses given is most applicable to you.

1•

Change is:

8. Not always for the better b. A whole new challenge c. lnev~able, like death and taxes

2•

How often do you worry about climate change? 8. Rarely or never as I believe it is an overrated problem b. Quite a lot c. Occasionally, especially when it is in the news

3•

How often do you think about how people perceive you? 8. Rarely or never b. More than occasionally c. Occasionally

4.

How much time each day do else at the same time?

you spend purely watching television and not doing anything

8. More than five hours b. Less than two hours c. Between two and five hours

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5.

How often do you find yourself feeling bored because you have too little to do?

a. More than occasionally b. Never c. Occasionally

6.

What is your attitude to new technology? a. I'm not sure some of it is necessary, in fact much new technology seems very gimmicky, and not for me b. It is an exciting new challenge c. I have to accept ~ but worry sometimes whether I am able to keep pace with it, let alone master ~

7.

Why do you worK?

8.

Imagine it is your sixtieth birthday, what are your feelings?

a In order to maintain my standard of living and pay the bills b. For job satisfaction and money c. For money and something to do

a. The best years of my life are behind me, but hopefully I will keep active for many years yet b. Sixty is the new forty c. I'm getting older but I will make the best of my life despite this

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Which of tile following is most appropriate when dealing with customers?

a. Serve them b. Please tI1em c. Assist tI1em

10.

How proud are you of your nationality? a. I think proud may be putting it too strongly b. Very proud c. It is IlOt something I think about a great deal

11.

How much do you have to motivate yourself to do very mundane tasks? a. A great deal b. A little, but if they have to be done they have to be done c. Quite a lot but I will probably get round to doing them when I am in the right frame of mind

12.

How often do you vote at General and Local elections? a. Occasionally or never b. Always c. I usually vote at General elections but not always at Local elections

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13.

At the end of the normal working day you have a half-finished job whicl1 will take you about 30 minutes to complete. What would you usually do under those circumstances? a. Complete the job the morning after b. Complete the job e~her by staying behind or taking the work home c. Complete the job but claim overtime payments

14.

It is tile responsibility of all parents to teach tI1eir children the difference between right and wrong at a very early age.

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I agree in principle, but things are IlOt always that simple b. Very strongly agree

c. Agree

15.

What is your attitude to taking ct1allCes? a. Taking chances gives me a buzz b. It is necessary to take chances from time to time c. I wouldnl take a chance ifthere was an aRernative

16.

Do you continually look forward to, and plan for the future? 8. Live for today is a much better philosophy b. V., c. Generally, but there comes a time in life when this philosophy is not so important

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I am very concerned about tI1e level of crime and anti-social behaviour in our society today. 8. It doesn't concern me that much as I believe people are basically decent, and in the area where I live I do not see many sucl1 instances b. Yes, it does concern me c. It is something that concerns me from time to time

18.

I am happy when others like and respect me. a. It doesn't bother me as people need to take me for what I am b. True c. More pleased than happy

19.

I always try to see the other person's point of view. 8. Sometimes, but not when I know that tI1e other person is wrong to hold an opposing viewpoint to mine b. Yes, as it is essential in every argument or dispute to do so c. Usually

20.

Do you tend to complain a lot? 8. I suppose I do; in fact there is unfortunately much to complain about in looay's world b. Not particularly c. Perhaps not a lot; however, I will certainly complain if I feel there is something to complain about

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21.

Which of these best describes your attitude to work?

a. It is something tI1at has to be done to make a living b. It should be fun c. I wish I could earn enough money to retire early

22.

It angers me when people or groups of people become stereotyped. a. Not particularly b. y., c. Not anger, but pemaps we could be more tolerant of certain groups of people in our society

23.

It is unusual for me to stand or walk with my hands in my pockets. ~·s not something I have previously ever thought about b. y., c. Maybe I do stand or walk w~h my hands in my pockets occasionally

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24.

It is important that I keep myself in good shape physically.

a. It is not something I go out of my way to achieve b. Yes, I agree emphatically c. I do like to keep myself active

25.

I think it is possible to judge people on first appearances.

a. Agree b. No, you have to get to know them before you can even start to make judgments about them c. Sometimes this is true

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Analysis Having the right attitude is increasingly important in modern life. When we bUy goods, for example, we expect the person serving us to be enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the products they are selling, and at the same time eager to help and anxious to please. This type of enthusiasm is conveyed to others in all kinds of different situations.

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Attitudes are not born with us, but formed in a variety of ways - for example, through our experiences with people - especially our parents, whose beliefs often inform our own - and of events. Our attitudes can change, hence the phrase 'developing an attitude'. These changes may be positive, in which case the individual develops a better attitude; or negative, in which case the attitude is worse. Sometimes an attempt to change the attitude of an individual can result in the opposite of what was intended. As our attitudes are often formed by external influences, individuals whose results in this test are less than encouraging may find it worth looking at themselves and considering whether the influences present in their lives can be changed in order to reverse any negativity that might be holding them back.

The greater our understanding of our own attitudes and beliefs, the greater the chance we have of identifying and changing our negative attitudes to positive ones.

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Total Score

Rating

40-50

Exceptionally high positive attitude factor

35-39

High positive attitude factor

30- 34

Above average attitude factor

25- 29

Average attitude factor

20 -24

Below average attitude factor

15 - 19

Negative

10 - 14

Very negative attitude factor

Below 10

Extremely negative attitude factor

att~ude

factor

Divide the score obtained by two, round up to the nearest whole number and transfer the figure to the chart in the Assessment Section on page 302.

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Tests The two tests presented here are designed to encourage you to develop whole brain thinking, by challenging both your logic (a left-brain function) and your spatial awareness (a right-brain function). If you are to achieve a high score, both sides of the brain must work together. In common with almost all the puzzles and tests in this book, no specialized knowledge is required in order to solve the questions that follow. What is required is the ability to think clearly and analytically and follow a commonsense reasoning process step by step to its conclusion. In both tests it is recommended that you study the examples provided before attempting the tests, which should be completed within the set time limit.

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Instructions An electrical circuit wiring a set of four lights depends on a system of switches A, B, C and D. Each switch when working has the following effect on the lights: Switch A turns lights 1 and 2 onloff or off/on Switch B turns lights 2 and 4 on/off or off/on Switch C turns lights 1 and 3 on/off or off/on Switch 0 turns lights 3 and 4 onloff or offlon

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Looking across and down, the contents of the first two tiles are carried forward to produce the contents of the third tile; however, when two lines appear in the same position in the first two tiles they are cancelled out.

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Assessment Enter your transferable scores, obtained for each of the tests in the previous six sections, into the table below in order to obtain your overall performance rating. A total of 300 points are available (50 points for each section). Apart from giving the brain a workout, one of the objects of this book has been to identify different types of intelligence and provide an objective assessment of abilities in a number of different disciplines.

Section

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Score (transferable)

Word Power Test 1 (25) 1. Word Power Word Power Test 2 (25) Complete the Equation (20) 2. Thinking Numerically

Mental Arithmetic (20) Number Sequence (10) Symbolic Odd One Out (20)

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Symbolic Sequence (20) Symbolic Complete the Sequence (10)

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Self-confidence (25) 5. Personality Attitude (25) Light Switch Test (25) 6. Advanced Logic Progressive Matrices Tests (25) Total Score The above table, apart from revealing an overall Brain Quotient (@Philip Carter) as indicated in the fOllowing table, gives readers the opportunity to identify their own strengths and weaknesses.

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Analysis In addition to the above Performance Rating, it is recommended you analyse your performance for each of the six sections. An analysis of individual scores in each of these sub-sections will enable you to build and capitalize on your strengths, and work on improving performance in areas ofweakness. While the puzzles and exercises contained in this book may not turn you into a genius. or even more of a genius, overnight, hopefUlly your strengths will be something on which you can build. If after reading this book you are convinced that it is possible to increase and maximize your brainpower, then there is a need to constantly work out your brain in order to strengthen its performance even more. By continually exploiting the enormous potential of the brain, each of us has the ability to expand our brainpower whatever our age or lifestyle, with the result that not only our mental but also our physical wellbeing will improve.

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